workmate

noun

Definition of workmatenext
as in colleague

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Recent Examples of workmate Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends, and workmates. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2025 Michael gets help from young workmate Kacey (Lauren Patel),an unlikely friendship that blossoms partly (but not wholly) through their mutual dislike of store manager Gordon (Crook). — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025 Establish And Respect Boundaries Ultimately, the best way to be self-aware at work and maintain empathy is by establishing your own boundaries and respecting the boundaries your workmates establish for themselves. — Sho Dewan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Ferreiro said their version of the show does not just have families competing but other kinds of players – workmates, friends, neighbors. — Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 Here the four workmates score a free dream vacation to Bahia with their families. — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2024 Whatever Taylor’s intentions, Swifties have been quick to flood the internet with theories about a drama so ancient that my Gen-Z workmate, Riann, was initially confused as to why Taylor would take issue with Kim. — Amel Mukhtar, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2024 What soon follows is a desperate quest for Sam to reconnect with his very alive and grieving girlfriend, Molly (Demi Moore), to reveal the truth of the workmate’s ruse and confess his enduring love for her. — Nathan Smith, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmate
  1. colleague
  2. coworker
  3. friend
  4. partner
Noun
  • The need became more evident after the unexpected death of a City Hall colleague on February, a loss that deeply affected employees across the city, Salgado said.
    — Verónica Egui Brito July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The circuit made by Coles and colleagues didn’t actually run on ambient noise, which was too low-level to affect the dynamics.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
Definition of colleague
Noun
  • For Isnada Unalus, a Haitian immigrant who has lived in Bridgeport for the past decade and works in healthcare, the possible loss of TPS represents fear for friends and coworkers who have spent years building lives in Connecticut.
    — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • One of my coworkers swears by it for fitness classes and easy outfits.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
Definition of coworker
Noun
  • Court documents state that Goldbourne met the girl through mutual friends and the two texted to plan a time to meet up.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Her friend offered a cigarette and Cai, searching her brain for a reason to say no, couldn’t find one.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Definition of friend
Noun
  • Durán Guerrero’s neighbor said the young man, who was headed to work when the shooting happened, lived with his partner and their 3-year-old daughter.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc, Black-Owned Media Alliance, and National Pan-Hellenic Council of Miami-Dade are community partners of the forum.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of partner

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“Workmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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