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or co-workers
as in colleagues
a fellow worker
my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Recent Examples of coworkers
Happening upon two coworkers in this modern revisit, the actor shares a new memo — HP has fixed printer frustrations once and for all with the launch of the HP All-In Plan, an all-inclusive service that simplifies printing from top to bottom.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Jon’s coworkers were impressed as well.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Freelancing can feel isolating, especially when you’re used to having coworkers and a structured office environment.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
McMuffin sausages and apple pies were burning, and the coworkers — aged 18, 19, 38 and 78 — were helplessly face down on the floor.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Passed this on to some of my coworkers, and one has made the recipe.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
When dads model respect and emotional awareness at home, their kids—and their coworkers—benefit from stronger, more compassionate leadership.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
At a vigil, coworkers and friends spoke about his constant willingness to help and kind demeanor.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Older coworkers often misread those priorities as lower effort.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Jon’s coworkers were impressed as well.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Freelancing can feel isolating, especially when you’re used to having coworkers and a structured office environment.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
McMuffin sausages and apple pies were burning, and the coworkers — aged 18, 19, 38 and 78 — were helplessly face down on the floor.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Passed this on to some of my coworkers, and one has made the recipe.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
When dads model respect and emotional awareness at home, their kids—and their coworkers—benefit from stronger, more compassionate leadership.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
At a vigil, coworkers and friends spoke about his constant willingness to help and kind demeanor.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Older coworkers often misread those priorities as lower effort.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworkers
colleagues
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Elise Christopher oversaw the high school longitudinal studies at the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the Institute of Education Sciences, until she was laid off in March along with dozens of her colleagues.—
Carmela Guaglianone,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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As our colleagues at Bleacher Report wrote, ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers surged as speculation grew that James might actually be announcing the end of his playing career.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Coworkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coworkers. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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