as in supporters
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 travelers
While the airlines are undeniably cramming us all in regardless of our waist size, for passengers who truly don’t fit in a standard economy seat, policies like Southwest’s help not only them but their fellow travelers be safer and more comfortable onboard, and that’s a good thing.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Thanks to the limited number of guests on board, every aspect of the journey is more personal—from the warm camaraderie of fellow travelers to the attentive crew who tailor experiences to each guest’s interests and activity levels.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
The story, shared by Reddit user u/kcialis in the r/delta subreddit, has drawn widespread sympathy from fellow travelers and accumulated 2,500 upvotes since it was shared on August 27.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
These sneakers are versatile enough to pair with just about anything in your wardrobe, while still looking unique enough to set you apart from your fellow travelers.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
And that’s when the room shifts—from a table of professionals to a circle of fellow travelers.
—Tom Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Peek inside to discover notes and letters from fellow travelers, and add your own story for others to read.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Thanks to the limited number of guests on board, every aspect of the journey is more personal—from the warm camaraderie of fellow travelers to the attentive crew who tailor experiences to each guest’s interests and activity levels.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
The story, shared by Reddit user u/kcialis in the r/delta subreddit, has drawn widespread sympathy from fellow travelers and accumulated 2,500 upvotes since it was shared on August 27.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
These sneakers are versatile enough to pair with just about anything in your wardrobe, while still looking unique enough to set you apart from your fellow travelers.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
And that’s when the room shifts—from a table of professionals to a circle of fellow travelers.
—Tom Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Peek inside to discover notes and letters from fellow travelers, and add your own story for others to read.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow travelers
Noun
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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And parents are enthusiastic supporters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Within scientific branches of government, the currency of checks and balances has always been data; Kennedy and his allies have forcibly dismantled those guardrails.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, opposition figures like María Corina Machado insist that Maduro and powerful allies such as Diosdado Cabello have long orchestrated the gang’s rise.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Fellow travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20travelers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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