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workmates

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plural of workmate

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New Skydance content sales chief David Decker was all smiles at the WBD stand, able to look over and see his new Paramount colleagues just along the beachfront.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Eventually, Chili invites Lee over to his house, far away from the ears of his former colleagues shooting pool at Secrets.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of colleagues

Noun

Busy Bar started with a cardboard box with an LED strip as a stoplight to let coworkers know you’re occupied.

— Nina Elder, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Her coworkers have concerns about workplace safety, harassment, verbal abuse and intimidation, according to the news release.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of coworkers

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On top of these heat-seeking missiles, the platforms play to humans’ (particularly teens’) need to be accepted and admired by peers.

— Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The market has significantly underperformed its European peers in recent years as political volatility has mounted — despite only around 15% of its revenues being generated domestically — with banks under particular pressure.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of peers

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The Philly shoegaze band calls on friends from across genres for a wide-spanning compilation that’s equal parts label sampler, B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars.

— Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Those who show up in tough times are rewarded, while fair-weather friends are often excluded from lucrative deals.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of friends

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In 2015, The Washington Post profiled teaching associates at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, including a theater actor who helped medical students learn pelvic examinations.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The office declared that the doctrine covers not only official advisers, but can also expand to cover outside associates consulted by the president in certain circumstances.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of associates

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The papers are said to have contained highly sensitive information, some likely supplied by Germany’s intelligence partners – so the affair could have serious international ramifications at a time when Europe is facing grave security threats.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
This week, Ukraine also did not receive advanced warning from partners of incoming ballistic missiles, resulting in civilian deaths, according to Ukrainian officials.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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