roommates

noun

variants also roomies
Definition of roommatesnext
plural of roommate
1
as in housemates

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as in flatmates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roommates
  1. classmates
  2. teammates
  3. colleagues
Noun
  • And getting to do it with your classmates, your friends?
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
  • One of his classmates and teammates, Jack Forestieri, was legendary.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of classmates
Noun
  • It is set up to support staff in conversations with both customers and teammates.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But, alas, because these are the 2024 Bears and every setback seemingly has to come with a deep stab and a twist of the knife, Williams and his teammates won the overtime coin toss and had the ball with a chance to end the game but ultimately left Soldier Field with a jaw-dropping 30-27 loss.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of teammates
Noun
  • Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This could mean showing up for colleagues when they’re stressed, offering support, or delivering exceptional value.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of colleagues
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