as in supporter
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
he was not a member of the political group or even a fellow traveler
a cause being promoted by Greenpeace and its fellow travelers in the environmental movement
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Recent Examples of fellow traveler
Curious what your fellow travelers saw fit to snag during Prime Day?
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
These sneakers are versatile enough to pair with just about anything in your wardrobe, while still looking unique enough to set you apart from your fellow travelers.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
At some point in Oliver Laxe’s beguiling new film Sirat, a character asks a fellow traveler their thoughts on what the end of the world might feel like.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Travelers who accidentally pack more in their carry-on bags get flagged for extra screening, prolonging the process for them and potentially fellow travelers.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
These sneakers are versatile enough to pair with just about anything in your wardrobe, while still looking unique enough to set you apart from your fellow travelers.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
At some point in Oliver Laxe’s beguiling new film Sirat, a character asks a fellow traveler their thoughts on what the end of the world might feel like.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Travelers who accidentally pack more in their carry-on bags get flagged for extra screening, prolonging the process for them and potentially fellow travelers.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fellow traveler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow traveler
Noun
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His supporters have pushed back on the Republican administration's attempt to close the book on Epstein after Trump and his backers helped to heighten expectations of blockbuster revelations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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That earned him an incredible list of clients and supporters who trust him and continue to champion his work.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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As revenge, Reilly nominated Domingue's other ally Rylie Jeffries instead.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The company’s Starlink satellites have become indispensable for providing internet access to remote areas as well as to U.S. allies during wartime.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Fellow traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20traveler. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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