messmates

Definition of messmatesnext
plural of messmate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for messmates
Noun
  • Students were generally not allowed to use AI tools or collaborate with classmates during exams.
    Shishir Shakya, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The first girl to win the Kennedy scion’s heart was one of his classmates at Phillips Academy in Andover.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • John Rutherford, a council member who voted against the resolution, asked his colleagues to set aside their political opinions about Musk.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • To investigate this question, Baker and his colleagues carried out large-scale DNA sequencing from samples collected in deep-sea hydrothermal vents as well as shallow coastal areas.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • War Machine makes 81’s reluctance to give pep talks, or even try to ingratiate himself with his comrades-in-arms, the subject of one of its very few overt jokes.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Just like its comrades, Flanagan's has its own quirky corner of the triangle.
    Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Flagg, known for his competitive nature, talked about the most difficult part of not being able to play alongside his teammates.
    Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Jakucionis has impressed his coaches and teammates with his energy, defensive pressure, playmaking ability and improved three-point shooting.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ranadive and his associates denied those claims.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Monagle and his associates represented 100 of the 400 claimaints in that case.
    Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • My dear compatriots, Decisive moments lie before us.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Selling history, literature and philosophy books at his stand, Sorakji said most of the people buying were Kurds, but there were also Arabs who want to know more about their compatriots.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • One-third of teens already prefer AI companions over humans for serious conversations, according to a 2025 survey conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that helps families navigate age-appropriate media choices.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Torney suggests explaining that AI companions are designed to be engaging through constant validation and agreement.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Messmates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messmates. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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