messmates

plural of messmate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for messmates
Noun
  • While his classmates dutifully listed their academic awards, extracurricular activities and sport accolades in the high school yearbook, the Long Island resident opted for just six simple words for his entry.
    Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 10 June 2026
  • Following the ceremony, graduates gathered with classmates, family members and teachers for photos to mark the occasion.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • While acknowledging policy disagreements with colleagues on how best to address street homelessness, Raman argued the city should focus on directing resources toward strategies that have been proven to move people indoors.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 June 2026
  • Nguyen addressed her colleagues’ concerns directly on Tuesday.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Amjad Yousef had appeared in a video leaked four years ago that purportedly showed him and his comrades fatally shooting dozens of people during the country’s civil war.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • The comrades put up their Platner signs.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Gallardo dribbled the ball down the left side, and had some Mexico teammates streaking on the backside of the goal.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
  • The team boarded the bus in Cleveland after a 117-95 blowout by the Cavaliers in dead silence, an icy pall setting in among teammates desperate not to let losing become comfortable.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • In the film's final moments, Hugo and his associates wheel a living, breathing alien into the news station.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
  • These cameras are used for the purpose of detecting and preventing theft and protecting the safety of our customers and associates.
    Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Instead, the comparisons are with Solo, lauded as the first true Star Wars flop, earning, at best, 40% of its compatriots with a $392 million haul.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Czech compatriots Radek Štěpánek and Nicole Vaidišová have a long history.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • From the earliest days of civilization, animals have been human companions.
    K'mari Greene, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
  • Common travel regrets stem from preventable issues like poor planning, budget problems, and choosing the wrong companions.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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“Messmates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messmates. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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