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
At some point in Oliver Laxe’s beguiling new film Sirat, a character asks a fellow traveler their thoughts on what the end of the world might feel like.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Travelers who accidentally pack more in their carry-on bags get flagged for extra screening, prolonging the process for them and potentially fellow travelers.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Your fellow travelers paid for their seats and don't have to offer an explanation for not wanting to move.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
That’s why feedback from fellow travelers is invaluable when choosing a rental car company.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Travelers who accidentally pack more in their carry-on bags get flagged for extra screening, prolonging the process for them and potentially fellow travelers.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Your fellow travelers paid for their seats and don't have to offer an explanation for not wanting to move.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
That’s why feedback from fellow travelers is invaluable when choosing a rental car company.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 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
Noun
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These moves leave the US increasingly isolated from some of its closest allies.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Canada—a key United States ally in the Arctic and NATO—is actively monitoring vessels and has been tracking five Chinese research ships operating around Alaska since last week.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Fellow traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20traveler. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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