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
But the kinship of fellow travelers seems apparent in the willingness of both director and subject to think outside a purely scientific frame.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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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The chorus of boos at the final whistle showed what supporters made of it.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Back in the 1920s, even the Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin called on his British supporters to affiliate with the Labour Party instead of fighting it.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Money was flowing in, as the US and its allies attempted to rebuild civil society destroyed by the Taliban’s brutal rule from 1996 to 2001, even as fighting and insecurity still plagued swathes of the nation.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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That reputation attracts opportunities, allies, and trust.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Fellow travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20travelers. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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