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
Noah Jackson, 27, and his colleagues at Tako, a San Francisco startup that works in person four days a week.
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Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The chart data comes from the best possible source — our colleagues at Billboard and Luminate, with details below the chart — but the other decisions are ours, based on research, conversations and arguments masquerading as conversations.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The exits of both Butler and Helmy allow Schiff and Kim to build seniority over his other freshman colleagues in the Senate, who will not come into the upper chamber until January.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
What are your goals as COO? To partner with our colleagues to fulfill our growth aspiration and turn the ordinary into the exceptional and our guests into fans.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The chart data comes from the best possible source — our colleagues at Billboard and Luminate, with details below the chart — but the other decisions are ours, based on research, conversations and arguments masquerading as conversations.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The exits of both Butler and Helmy allow Schiff and Kim to build seniority over his other freshman colleagues in the Senate, who will not come into the upper chamber until January.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
What are your goals as COO? To partner with our colleagues to fulfill our growth aspiration and turn the ordinary into the exceptional and our guests into fans.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleague
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This could lead to new romantic connections that challenge your usual type or perhaps spark a desire for adventure with your current partner.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The team owners have flown front office workers, food and beverage partners, and custodial and security staff to Los Angeles for the match.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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His comments come after weeks of scrutiny from coworkers, lawmakers and former Pentagon officials alike.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
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Virgo Competition may arise with coworkers, inciting them to take credit for your ideas.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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This extra nugget of wisdom comes from my very seasoned travel buddy, Abbie, who not only has been to over 100 countries but also leads group trips and is a Fora travel advisor.Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Guthrie’s buddy Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) in visiting him, and Bob walks into the room looking quizzical.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dickey and his associates have been involved in cases in over half of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, including in federal court.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Who is running the country? Dec. 10, 2024 Kim, one of Yoon’s close associates, has been accused of recommending martial law to Yoon and sending troops to the National Assembly to block lawmakers from voting on it.Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But still, his peers would find a way to call him Urkel, and even girls to that extent.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lululemon’s profitability is superior compared to some of its peers, including Nike, with operating profit margin of 11.8% and 9.2% for On Holding.Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The fellows also gather annually to share their findings and are eligible to receive additional support for collaborative projects.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Harry Halem is a senior fellow at Yorktown Institute, a U.S. foreign-affairs and military-policy think tank.Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Colleague.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleague. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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