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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
He’s been able to sharpen the bits in this hour of stand-up through a series of co-headlining gigs and a New York City residency with his friend and fellow talk show host John Oliver.
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William Earl, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Showrunner Quinta Brunson and her fellow scribes will be joining us for a discussion about doing great work in a great room.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Nothing fazed them, from the medical students to her senior fellow.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
Ian McShane is still mourning the loss of his fellow John Wick costar Lance Reddick, who died last year at age 60.
—EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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William Earl, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Showrunner Quinta Brunson and her fellow scribes will be joining us for a discussion about doing great work in a great room.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Nothing fazed them, from the medical students to her senior fellow.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
Ian McShane is still mourning the loss of his fellow John Wick costar Lance Reddick, who died last year at age 60.
—EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow
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Metro Boomin’s mother, Leslie Wayne, was killed by her boyfriend in a murder-suicide in 2022.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The media personality and her boyfriend, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson, welcomed their son Sidney in November 2022, and have recently shared many of his adorable moments with fans.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Now, Juliette works as an associate at Quinn Emanuel, a business litigation firm, per her LinkedIn.Emy LaCroix, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Harcourt-Smith, who works as a research associate in paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, said the researchers’ analysis was sound and that the site was unique.Evan Bush, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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In primates, a similar pattern has been observed, with competition linked to a spike in testosterone in males under threat of losing a mate.New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
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The call described the victim as a Dash bus driver who was being followed by a 38-year-old male in a white Maserati, police said.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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For nearly half of the retail price, this non-stick, toxin-free set includes the Always Pan, Mini Always Pan, Perfect Pot, Mini Perfect Pot, large griddle pain, main bake, side bake, loaf pan, and large oven mat.Quincy Bulin, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Those are more than enough contributions from a guard on a two-way contract — he is being paid half of the NBA’s zero years of service minimum salary this season.Tony East, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Dancing with the Stars pro, 19, shared a series of sweet photos from her visit to Northern California with her new beau.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Earle was just in Wisconsin in June to surprise her grandma and introduce her to her beau.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Our hearts are with his family and his colleagues during this difficult time.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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For one thing, my colleague Anshel Sag will continue to track what Qualcomm does in XR and spatial computing, which has been one of the Next Big Things in tech for a long time without actually paying off yet.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The 45, the 5, the 11— those guys showed up with like 30 more points than me in every round.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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And those guys aren't considered the best under 30.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Last but not least this week is the furry companions of pet sitter Renee Mendiola.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Through memories of festive Christmas tables, the joy of unexpected gifts and the warmth of family reunions, this anthology makes the perfect companion for cozy winter evenings.Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Fellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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