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messmates

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plural of messmate

as in shipmates

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Noun

Some classmates were ashamed that their immigrant parents spoke only Polish or Hungarian at home.

— Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Like many of his classmates, Kennedy entertained the idea of becoming a priest.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of classmates

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Always in motion, Ortiz shuttled in and out of the apartment over the next few days, writing reports in code, meeting with trade-union comrades.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Pezzulo was attempting to lift debris off his comrades when the North Tower collapsed 30 minutes later and he was buried by falling debris.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of comrades

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He’s been praised by his teammates, as well as Day, for his complete control of both the offensive game plan and the huddle.

— Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The duo could be part of a core group of players expected to be teammates in the next several Olympics.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of teammates

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Prosecutors say Lam and his associates then embarked on a staggering spending spree.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Authorities stopped vehicles owned by Metur associates 14 times in the back half of August, with reviews of drivers' documents that lasted up to an hour, van Duijnhoven said, and punishments that were inconsistent and severe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of associates

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Closing out the evening at Louis Armstrong Stadium, American Learner Tien takes on Russian Karen Khachanov, hoping to join compatriots Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen in the last eight.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026
Late in the novel, Noa, Nicole, and their newfound compatriots get into a van with a group of musical hermits who have fled to the mountains to escape the violence of Ecuadorian society.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of compatriots

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The gunplay is punchy and satisfying; Jun and their NPC companions are more agile; and the arsenal of both sci-fi weapons and ancient powers (magic in a sci-fi trench coat) gives players a richer selection of tools to neutralize enemies with.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

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