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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
most of the players were bringing their fellows to the banquet in the clubhouse after the tennis tournament
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the singer's fellows were rumored to have ties to organized crime
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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
one ice skate isn't much good without its fellow
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
he is well regarded as a chemist by his fellows in the field
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Recent Examples of fellow
That longstanding connection could insulate Orbán from some of the anti-Trump blowback rattling the rest of Europe, but that's not guaranteed, said Charles Kupchan, a professor of international relations at Georgetown University and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
That longstanding connection could insulate Orbán from some of the anti-Trump blowback rattling the rest of Europe, but that’s not guaranteed, said Charles Kupchan, a professor of international relations at Georgetown University and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
But the ongoing crisis is a shock to the current account, as oil and product inflows have drained, said Brad Setser, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, a think tank.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
This month, the fellows will participate in a combination of virtual sessions and a one-month in-person residency in Los Angeles in September.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
That longstanding connection could insulate Orbán from some of the anti-Trump blowback rattling the rest of Europe, but that’s not guaranteed, said Charles Kupchan, a professor of international relations at Georgetown University and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
But the ongoing crisis is a shock to the current account, as oil and product inflows have drained, said Brad Setser, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, a think tank.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
This month, the fellows will participate in a combination of virtual sessions and a one-month in-person residency in Los Angeles in September.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow
Noun
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Keshia Golden is charged with first-degree murder in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Calvin Sidney.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Joining Murrill as a plaintiff is a Louisiana woman who says her boyfriend coerced her into taking mifepristone from a California doctor.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Epstein helped one of her daughters with her college applications, showed her around New York and secured her an appointment at the glamorous New York salon owned by his associate, celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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This is brought to multi-dimensional life by his modal trumpet, and long-time associates saxophonist Ole Mathisen and drummer Tomas Fujiwara, with Tania Giannouli on microtonal piano, purposely tuned by ElSaffar.—
Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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The report states authorities were initially called because a male was seen vaping on the plane, which is a federal offense.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Neukgu, a roughly two-year-old male wolf weighing about 35 kilograms (77 lbs), appeared to have slipped out of the O-World zoo in Daejeon on Wednesday morning by burrowing under a fence, a zoo official said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Banchero made six of his first eight shots to reach 13 first-half points and added four rebounds and three assists before the break.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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DoorDash holds more than half of the US food delivery market and offers drone services in parts of Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Virginia.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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This means that the awe and wonder of seeing a game like retro game Defender, or a modern equivalent, in an arcade in 2026 is incredibly rare.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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After a few hours of retail therapy, head back into the city for the perfect happy hour vibe or a dinner date with just you, your beau or a group at the historic floating restaurant DiMillo’s On the Water.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday’s unofficial election results from Jackson and Cass counties showed Lopez took around 56% of votes cast while Cynda Rader, a fellow City Council colleague since 2024, took around 44%.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Former colleagues have alleged the two officials are in a romantic relationship, and alleged that a former administrator was pushed to retire to vacate a position for one of the partners.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although Reese is the favorite to be chosen second overall, Styles is a plug-and-play guy who could have more of an impact on a Jets defense that needs an influx of talent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Fellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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