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 wasn't uncommon, unfortunately—there was a time when people who got snowed in while traveling through Colorado turned their fellow travelers into meals beside Saguache Creek.
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Charlie Sosnick, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2025
Then a few days later when the fellow traveler’s decision is overturned by a higher court, that story inevitably ends up on page 37.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 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, 30 Nov. 2025
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight received an unexpected mid-air treat after a fellow traveler ordered several pizzas for the entire plane during a lengthy diversion.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Charlie Sosnick, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2025
Then a few days later when the fellow traveler’s decision is overturned by a higher court, that story inevitably ends up on page 37.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 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, 30 Nov. 2025
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight received an unexpected mid-air treat after a fellow traveler ordered several pizzas for the entire plane during a lengthy diversion.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fellow traveler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow traveler
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Inzunza Noriega, who appeared in a wheelchair, said little at the hearing but exchanged hand signals of encouragement with two supporters as he was wheeled out of the courtroom.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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If feedback arrives, filter it for usefulness and keep moving, because your authentic tone attracts supporters who appreciate your vision.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The president ousted a group of Kennedy Center board members in February and installed close allies as replacements.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department is investigating the accusations against Cook, first raised by Trump allies, but has not brought any charges against her.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Fellow traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20traveler. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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