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
That’s why feedback from fellow travelers is invaluable when choosing a rental car company.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The comrades and the fellow travelers are still churning out their very fake news, but the Big Lie doesn’t work anymore.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Miller and his fellow travelers suggest that this is all a drag on the economy, a burdensome expense.
—Jim Newton, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
This two-pack is great for having a backup on hand or sharing with a fellow traveler.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The comrades and the fellow travelers are still churning out their very fake news, but the Big Lie doesn’t work anymore.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Miller and his fellow travelers suggest that this is all a drag on the economy, a burdensome expense.
—Jim Newton, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
This two-pack is great for having a backup on hand or sharing with a fellow traveler.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fellow traveler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow traveler
Noun
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The decision sparked a firestorm on social media — where much of the debate around these issues is taking place — and Jackson-Smith was the target of abusive and threatening comments from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The former City Council president spent primary day visiting various polling sites, capping off the night with her team and supporters at The Enclave on Detroit's northwest side to celebrate her campaign.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two countries are already treaty allies, with Manila hosting U.S. troops and having a mutual defense treaty going back to 1951.—
Lim Hui Jie,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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The president cited Brazil’s indictment of its former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro, along with a recent ruling that U.S.-headquartered social media platforms should be held accountable for certain user content, as reasons for the import tax boost.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
31 July 2025
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“Fellow traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20traveler. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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