as in partner
a fellow worker
on her first day at work her colleagues went out of their way to make her feel welcome
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Recent Examples of colleague
My colleague Sam Khan Jr. wrote this helpful explainer on the portal last month.
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Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
And, eventually, Walsh, Lodato and colleagues found a thousand or more single-letter mutations in the genetic code within every nerve cell of people aged 50 or so.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Connor and colleagues compared observations of J1429+5447 made with NuSTAR to observations of the same quasar conducted by Chandra.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
This engagement translates into tangible benefits: colleagues who feel connected to the company may show stronger resilience in the face of stressful situations, increased productivity and a greater commitment to the organization.
—Juan Carlos Santiago, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
And, eventually, Walsh, Lodato and colleagues found a thousand or more single-letter mutations in the genetic code within every nerve cell of people aged 50 or so.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Connor and colleagues compared observations of J1429+5447 made with NuSTAR to observations of the same quasar conducted by Chandra.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
This engagement translates into tangible benefits: colleagues who feel connected to the company may show stronger resilience in the face of stressful situations, increased productivity and a greater commitment to the organization.
—Juan Carlos Santiago, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleague
Noun
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Ann is experiencing restlessness over her relationship to Clare, her partner in life and the retreat, as well as inner turbulence over her absented son.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The 6-11 Towns quickly proved to be a perfect fit, thriving as a pick-and-roll partner with Brunson while putting up career-best shooting numbers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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An office worker says their coworker has an unusual habit: removing her shoes and going barefoot while at work.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The trauma ripples into our neighborhoods in lasting ways: lost family members, classmates, teachers and coworkers.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Starring Keke Palmer and SZA, the film's mashup of Hollywood and music royalty forms the backdrop for a buddy comedy that borrows from a long tradition of side-by-side slapstick flicks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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That’s the kind of boy who sets in motion the plot of One of Them Days, a lighthearted and sometimes fun buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, with the music superstar in her feature-film debut.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2025
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The designer and her husband, Brian, settled on a home built in 1972 by architect John Haag, who worked for years as an associate in the office of Joseph Esherick, one of the community’s founding visionaries.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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What to Know The NBI on Friday arrested a Chinese national with the surname Deng, and two male Philippine associates, called Besa and Fernande.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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That is still the most likely outcome but the waters have been far choppier in the House of Lords than predicted, as several Conservative peers, including West Ham vice-chair Baroness Brady, have filibustered to delay the process and proposed hundreds of amendments to scupper the bill.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Like its media peers, Disney faces a number of other challenges.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rashford’s route to another Italian side, Juventus, has already been closed off by their capture of fellow forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Snoop Dogg then took aim at fellow rapper who has been a staunch Trump supporter.—
Shannon Power,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Colleague.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleague. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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