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Recent Examples of workmate
Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends, and workmates.
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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
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
Noun
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In addition to his onscreen role, the jazz musician played guitar in the show's in-studio ensemble, led by musical director and colleague Johnny Costa.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment – whether in conference rooms or during downtime – has been meticulously orchestrated.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Young workers in general are likely aware that the popularity of remote work is mostly to their disadvantage, as a Gallup poll last year found Gen Z to be the age group least likely to prefer a fully remote workplace setup, citing in part the lack of interaction with coworkers.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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That coworker, David Fullard, started carrying a handgun on the bus.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Noun
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And be clear with your partner.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Relations with partners, spouses and close friends are warm and supportive.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Workmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmate. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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