How to Use coworker in a Sentence

coworker

noun
  • The man said he and the coworker had been involved in an ongoing dispute.
    Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 11 Feb. 2022
  • When Cook appeared inside the store, Pujols asked a coworker to call police.
    CBS News, 9 Mar. 2022
  • An employee with the city of Superior was concerned that a coworker had not shown up for work, police said.
    Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The Hall Pass actress had not even told Kinsey, her real-life coworker and best friend, or others in the cast.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Afrasiabi was a difficult coworker, say multiple colleagues at the time, who could be openly contemptuous in person and on emails.
    Courtney Rubin, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2022
  • In a pre-pandemic poll from 2019, researchers found that one in three Americans had dated a coworker.
    Hannah N Seligson, Town & Country, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Gutenberg says an important component of reaching your goals is receiving feedback, whether that’s from a coworker, spouse, or tracking device.
    Carol Milberger, Wired, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Then, about four years into the LDR, Lauren’s boyfriend told her that an acquaintance of theirs who was visiting him and his coworker had flirted with him.
    refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2022
  • This catchall from the latest collaboration between Schoolhouse and Clare V is a great for lots of gifting scenarios—from a good friend to a coworker.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The coworkers are now set to walk down the aisle this fall.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • O’Neill’s Irish Pub & Eatery across the street with two coworkers.
    Natalie Weber Tampa Bay Times (tns), al, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Here are the best gifts for coworkers—all of which are under $50.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Many of their coworkers don’t know of the practice at all.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Stick with your closest coworkers and use the time to catch up.
    Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 5 Dec. 2023
  • As the moon and Mars clash, coworkers try your patience!
    USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
  • She’s learned to give her coworkers, and herself, a lot of grace.
    Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza, Quartz, 3 May 2023
  • In the last five years, 22 cases involved a threat to a coworker, and 15 involved a threat to a school.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022
  • But as rain poured and the water rose, Johnny and his coworkers asked to leave.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
  • None of the coworkers get it, and Marcello has a funny punchline at the end.
    Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The sherpa lined blanket would make a great gift for your mom, your best friend, or even a coworker.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2023
  • That is why my coworkers and I are organizing a union–a first for a bank of that size.
    Debbie Warren, Fortune, 10 July 2023
  • Here's a thoughtful gift for your coworker who works from home!
    Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Jeff works in my industry and is friends with many of my coworkers.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
  • There are even a couple of lunkhead coworkers at Ben’s job, who take turns being the alpha and the beta nerds.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Rishi joins his coworkers to discuss what to do next and suggests a trade that’s a huge risk but still seems to find support among the team.
    Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Pam Hupp — Betsy's best friend and coworker — was a key witness in the trial.
    Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022
  • In her video, Claudia laments, in a posh British accent, that a new coworker has begun to copy her style.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Never had these before, much to the surprise of my coworkers.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2024
  • During his first shift, a coworker asked Albert to bring a tray of waters to a table.
    Mrussell, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The group of Milford coworkers, who call themselves the Lunchroom Ladies, matched five balls in the Jan. 16 drawing to win a $1 million prize.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024

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