TEMPORARIES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

temporaries

noun

plural of temporary

as in temps

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Noun

The Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of illegally recording his coworkers allegedly saying sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
McManus’ coworkers spent those days helping students enroll in classes, pick up their schedules, attend backpack giveaways and get free haircuts before the school year begins.

— Leslie Griffy, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of coworkers

Noun

The owner of her own law firm, Campione was first elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2010 and was unanimously selected by her colleagues to serve as Commission Chair in 2018.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Geneticist Shigeki Nakagome of Trinity College Dublin and his colleagues analyzed 13 bone samples previously collected from an archaeological site at Camarones in northern Chile.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of colleagues

Noun

In interviews, eight former employees and business associates of his tech company described Hilton as a creative thinker and gifted communicator.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
According to information presented in court, fraudsters began communicating online with unsuspecting victims between April 2020 and September 2021, posing as friends, business associates or romantic partners.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of associates

Noun

The Angels fired former Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux and two of his assistants earlier Tuesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Another feature is designated office space for the hall director and resident assistants meet with students in an area that is outside of their personal rooms.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

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