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as in classmate
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Recent Examples of schoolmate
The local police — who were contacted by Licari’s and McKenny’s parents — began interrogating their fellow schoolmates, as well as McKenny’s cousin, up-ending their lives.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The future members of Creedence Clearwater Revival began playing together in 1959, when the Fogerty brothers were joined by schoolmates Stu Cook and Doug Clifford while growing up in El Cerrito, Calif.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Their son Marcus befriends a schoolmate, Quinn Rivers, who happens to be the daughter of the fire-and-brimstone leader of the religious group.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
For Musk—who had been bullied by both his schoolmates and his father—space offered the possibility of seizing the world by the lapels and announcing his greatness.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The future members of Creedence Clearwater Revival began playing together in 1959, when the Fogerty brothers were joined by schoolmates Stu Cook and Doug Clifford while growing up in El Cerrito, Calif.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Their son Marcus befriends a schoolmate, Quinn Rivers, who happens to be the daughter of the fire-and-brimstone leader of the religious group.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
For Musk—who had been bullied by both his schoolmates and his father—space offered the possibility of seizing the world by the lapels and announcing his greatness.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schoolmate
Noun
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His classmates were allowed in.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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But sticking it out ended up being beneficial, because those classmates who laughed at his antics became his first audience.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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The four-part fictional series tells the story of a schoolboy named Jamie, played by Cooper, who is accused of murdering a female classmate.—
Laura Yuen,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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When people talk about the Anna Sui look, there’s always a schoolgirl.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a schoolgirl, Muriel was revered by staff and pupils alike.—
Frances Wilson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Police told the Idaho Statesman in an email that Nunley’s roommate contacted authorities about her disappearance.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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It’s been 18 years since Knox returned home to her Perugia, Italy apartment to find her roommate Meredith Kercher brutally stabbed to death.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a Monday statement, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said China and Japan were working toward a constructive and stable relationship, and expressed his regret over the death of the Japanese schoolchild.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Sep. 2024
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Louisiana just enthusiastically passed a law designed to convert every schoolchild in the state to Christianity.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Mercury News,
24 June 2024
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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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“Schoolmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schoolmate. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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