as in supporter
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
he was not a member of the political group or even a fellow traveler
a cause being promoted by Greenpeace and its fellow travelers in the environmental movement
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Recent Examples of fellow traveler
This is date-night pastiche with a unifying communal playlist, and an omnisexual dip into a sensual ocean with nervous fellow travelers.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Most of all, Pessoa hopes within the vibrant, lively hotel, guests will be able to bond with themselves and their fellow travelers and find in a true sanctuary.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
She was surrounded by people in suits, drawing the attention of fellow travelers.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Most of all, Pessoa hopes within the vibrant, lively hotel, guests will be able to bond with themselves and their fellow travelers and find in a true sanctuary.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
She was surrounded by people in suits, drawing the attention of fellow travelers.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow traveler
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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One of those fans was England supporter Sebastian Oldfield.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Longtime transatlantic partners now differ on issues ranging from the conduct and conclusion of the Iran war to support for Ukraine; meanwhile, Japan fears the US is prioritizing accommodating China over backing its Asian allies.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Throughout June and into the later summer months, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies are coming together through wellness events, festivals and large-scale celebrations that continue to strengthen the city’s culture of acceptance and belonging.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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“Fellow traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20traveler. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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