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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
most of the players were bringing their fellows to the banquet in the clubhouse after the tennis tournament
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the singer's fellows were rumored to have ties to organized crime
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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
one ice skate isn't much good without its fellow
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
he is well regarded as a chemist by his fellows in the field
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Recent Examples of fellow
Police in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday continued to investigate what motivated a 15-year-old student of a Christian school to open fire in a study hall, killing a teacher and a fellow student the day before.
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NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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
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
These black panels completely cover all of the SUV's windows from the inside, blocking sunlight and the prying eyes of inquisitive fellow campers.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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
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
These black panels completely cover all of the SUV's windows from the inside, blocking sunlight and the prying eyes of inquisitive fellow campers.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, up in the stands, Taylor Swift was watching that Fritz-Sinner match with her NFL-star boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, who’d turned up camera-ready in, respectively, Gucci and Prada.Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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The mom of two didn't walk the red carpet but was seen with her boyfriend during Nikki Glaser's opening monologue, giggling at a couple of jokes about Chalamet.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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An associate of Lafayette’s arrives after everyone is seated.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Gilbert's firm seeks more time to finish Hudson's site project in Detroit Cyrus Wheeler, associate Broker and team leader at Match Realty and branch manager at Annie Mac Home Mortgage in Detroit, emphasized the potential for buyers willing to invest in home improvements.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The first male sea otter arrived in the Elkhorn Slough, 35 miles north of Bixby Cove, in the late 1990s.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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One of the whales is a juvenile male identified as #5110.Gil Macias, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to a report from AAA, a record of more than 119 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles during the second half of December.Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Terry Ree, half of the Williams and Ree comedy and music duo along with Bruce Williams, has died.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lauryn has since debuted her new relationship with boyfriend Darrin Kitchens on Facebook in September — and Shannon approves of her daughter's new beau.Dory Jackson, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month the singer was spotted cheering on her beau with her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, and was praised for her kind interaction with fans.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Vice President-elect JD Vance joined his former colleagues.LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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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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This is a guy who's done everything Trump's asked him to do.ABC News, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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The reporters were seated on the main stage and understood nary a word of his speech, although the Wall Street Journal guy faked it by writing stuff down.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Maltese breed, known for its friendly and affectionate nature, is a small and playful companion.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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His teammates, all boards and staff mourn Lucas' survivors and our thoughts are with his family, friends and companions.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Fellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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