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as in boyfriends
a male romantic companion
most of the players were bringing their fellows to the banquet in the clubhouse after the tennis tournament
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as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the singer's fellows were rumored to have ties to organized crime
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as in guys
an adult male human being
what does a fellow have to do to get waited on around here? your son is a bright young fellow
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as in halves
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
one ice skate isn't much good without its fellow
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as in colleagues
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
he is well regarded as a chemist by his fellows in the field
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Recent Examples of fellows
China’s defense spending has increased 13-fold in the past 30 years, according to the CSIS report, authored by Matthew Funaiole and Brian Hart, fellows in the CSIS China Power Project.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
His fellows punctuate this with a smart rap of their knobkerries on the lids of rubbish bins.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
These professionals include neurosurgery or orthopedic residents and fellows training to become specialists, as well as advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The difference is explained by nongovernment workers such as contractors, fellows, interns and guest researchers.
—Pratheek Rebala, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
These ex-fellows prove that dropping out can result in serious success.
—Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
In addition, Thompson will be considered alongside the other state fellows for the Southern Prize, which will be announced at the opening of the touring exhibit.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Over the years, many of you have supported our newsroom by making tax-deductible contributions through Report for America to support reporting fellows in our newsroom.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The academy is also awarding more than $95,000 in matching grants to nonprofit organizations partnering with the fellows.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
His fellows punctuate this with a smart rap of their knobkerries on the lids of rubbish bins.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
These professionals include neurosurgery or orthopedic residents and fellows training to become specialists, as well as advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The difference is explained by nongovernment workers such as contractors, fellows, interns and guest researchers.
—Pratheek Rebala, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
These ex-fellows prove that dropping out can result in serious success.
—Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
In addition, Thompson will be considered alongside the other state fellows for the Southern Prize, which will be announced at the opening of the touring exhibit.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Over the years, many of you have supported our newsroom by making tax-deductible contributions through Report for America to support reporting fellows in our newsroom.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The academy is also awarding more than $95,000 in matching grants to nonprofit organizations partnering with the fellows.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellows
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In this laugh-a-minute romp, Keke Palmer and SZA star as two down-on-their-luck besties and roommates who discover (much too late) that one of their boyfriends squandered their rent money.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pressures of the war wear on the performers in different ways — the younger men grapple with the fear of being called up to serve, many of the women have boyfriends on the front lines and some of the older members have lost children in battle.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The plot centers around a former revolutionary who must reunite with old associates to find his missing daughter.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bove's confirmation places a former personal lawyer to the president on a court that could hear cases involving the administration or its associates.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Top bottom halves of biscuits with patties, about 2 tablespoons of the hash browns, and top halves of biscuits, cut sides down.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Packers played one of their better first halves in a while and led, 17-3, at the break.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nolthenius and his colleagues had to rule out several other possibilities.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even some of Barrett’s liberal colleagues have said the Constitution and the rule of law could be at risk.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course, telling her boys apart is easy for Ness.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were men sitting at tables in front of what must have been a bar, three little boys who stopped playing on the pebble beach to watch me, two women also disembarking with baskets and packages from their shopping in Como.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Helmed by friends Sarah Jackson, Emily Lilley, and Blaes Green, the store hosts 10 to 12 of them a month with genres ranging from graphic novels to cocktails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.—
Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a long interview between training sessions in his gym, Wilson shared his insights, concerns, hopes and inspiration for American males.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of whale sharks observed were also young males, researchers said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Fellows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellows. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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