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Recent Examples of roommate
The property where Robinson’s remains were buried was owned by one of the roommate’s family members, according to deputies.
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
When one former employee got a job in San Diego, someone sent him an article that had been written about Preller and his college roommate and former Rangers GM Jon Daniels.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Readers were quick to weigh in, pointing out that while Ella’s messiness is unfair to the household, her personal choices aren’t necessarily her roommate’s responsibility.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Who would make for the best roommate?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
When one former employee got a job in San Diego, someone sent him an article that had been written about Preller and his college roommate and former Rangers GM Jon Daniels.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Readers were quick to weigh in, pointing out that while Ella’s messiness is unfair to the household, her personal choices aren’t necessarily her roommate’s responsibility.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Who would make for the best roommate?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roommate
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Rocha also did not take the stand, with the defense using the lead investigator on the case, Kansas City police detective Jeremy Wells, and Rocha’s housemate, Emily Ridout, as their only two witnesses.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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As each housemate was introduced, they were given an eye that would play into the dynamic later on in the game.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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American Amanda Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were convicted of the murder of Ms Knox's former British flatmate Meredith Kercher in 2007.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This viral moment suggests that, for many, the right flatmate might just be the perfect stand-in family member.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Other special moments included in the carousel showed Fiona walking across the track and field in her cap and gown, alongside her graduating classmates.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The episode sees Marge revisit her nostalgia for a Dawson's Creek-esque '90s teen drama as Lisa raids her mom's closet for vintage threads with the help of fashion-forward classmates Devin (Cole Escola) and Vidalia (Stephanie Hsu).—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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That’s because Rhapsody was a subtenant of Giordano’s, the national pizza chain that closed in 2022 after less than a year in the space.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
26 Aug. 2025
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The plaintiffs alleged that MTS’s manager of real estate assets and MTS’s property manager for the warehouse were both aware that San Diego Sports Entertainment Center and its subtenants were operating without proper building or occupancy permits.—
Alex Riggins,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Busquets filtered a pass behind the Revolution’s back line to his longtime teammate, but Messi’s effort rolled wide of the left post.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, what stands out to him while watching Guerrero is how his younger teammate is improving in every facet of the game, particularly in his mastery of the little things.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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What’s hinted at is remembering and longing for the past and waking up to your own inner-playmate, no matter your age.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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Limit use to short sessions: Treat the toy like TV, fun in moderation, not a substitute for playmates.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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According to the Navy, Peterson kept the ship operational and was credited with saving the lives of 123 of his shipmates before succumbing to his injuries.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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And his castaway shipmate has marvelously oversized whiskers, formidable fangs and a ravenous appetite.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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As an Oviedo resident and schoolboy, joining Gijón’s academy certainly brought scrutiny from schoolmates.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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For the series, Cooper took on the role of Jaime, a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a schoolmate.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roommate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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