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playmates

noun

plural of playmate

as in classmates

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Rather than concentrating solely on those responsible, Terzić widens the circle to the classmates who were silent bystanders who never intervened.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
After the woman refused to speak with him again, Hudson sent images of the assault to one of her former classmates.

— Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of classmates

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The backlash has also left Kotzmacher concerned about the teammates who publicly support her.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
There will be moments where Philly's star players are used to having the ball in their hands — but now will see teammates in those roles at times.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of teammates

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New Skydance content sales chief David Decker was all smiles at the WBD stand, able to look over and see his new Paramount colleagues just along the beachfront.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Eventually, Chili invites Lee over to his house, far away from the ears of his former colleagues shooting pool at Secrets.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of colleagues

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In 2015, The Washington Post profiled teaching associates at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, including a theater actor who helped medical students learn pelvic examinations.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The office declared that the doctrine covers not only official advisers, but can also expand to cover outside associates consulted by the president in certain circumstances.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of associates

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In the meantime, the strangers who are slipping into her home through the box have become her part-time companions, starting with Jason and Amanda and continuing with others like Leighton and Blair.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
The film is rife with theories as to why, in a city where bars have names like Ho Bots, people want artificial companions, and Klara’s immediate circle of friends are open to all options.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of companions

Noun

On top of these heat-seeking missiles, the platforms play to humans’ (particularly teens’) need to be accepted and admired by peers.

— Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The market has significantly underperformed its European peers in recent years as political volatility has mounted — despite only around 15% of its revenues being generated domestically — with banks under particular pressure.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of peers

Noun

The Philly shoegaze band calls on friends from across genres for a wide-spanning compilation that’s equal parts label sampler, B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars.

— Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Those who show up in tough times are rewarded, while fair-weather friends are often excluded from lucrative deals.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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