Thesaurus results for WORKMATE

workmate

noun

Definition of workmate

as in colleague

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Recent Examples of workmate Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends, and workmates. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2025 Michael gets help from young workmate Kacey (Lauren Patel),an unlikely friendship that blossoms partly (but not wholly) through their mutual dislike of store manager Gordon (Crook). — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025 Establish And Respect Boundaries Ultimately, the best way to be self-aware at work and maintain empathy is by establishing your own boundaries and respecting the boundaries your workmates establish for themselves. — Sho Dewan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Ferreiro said their version of the show does not just have families competing but other kinds of players – workmates, friends, neighbors. — Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 Here the four workmates score a free dream vacation to Bahia with their families. — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2024 Whatever Taylor’s intentions, Swifties have been quick to flood the internet with theories about a drama so ancient that my Gen-Z workmate, Riann, was initially confused as to why Taylor would take issue with Kim. — Amel Mukhtar, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2024 What soon follows is a desperate quest for Sam to reconnect with his very alive and grieving girlfriend, Molly (Demi Moore), to reveal the truth of the workmate’s ruse and confess his enduring love for her. — Nathan Smith, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024

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Noun

Alongside learning the requirements of a new role and meeting new colleagues, those moving internationally must also adapt to a new culture and potentially learn a new language.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
One of the first steps to finding the right financial advisor could be referrals from your colleagues, friends or family.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of colleague

Noun

Jeremy Culhane stars as Eric from Legal, a down-on-his-luck man who chimes in on gossip sessions with his coworkers with depressing tidbits from his own life.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026
Sipping tea from beer mugs with his coworkers, Kyle Bos listed the ways his life is changing.

— Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of coworker

Noun

The service The service at Sala is seamless and friendly, and from arrival, the front desk staff feels more like a group of friends than a removed set of hotel employees.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Diana can be heard in revealing form in the tapes, which were conversations recorded with her friend James Colthurst in 1991.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of friend

Noun

Stream, a strategic partner for Talpa Studios, focused on creating formats for the streaming generation, has developed several other titles that are gaining traction in the market.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
In addition to presenting partner Amazon Fashion, supporters of the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards include Google Shopping for the American Emerging Designer of the Year Award; MAC Cosmetics, Official Beauty Partner, and Krug, Official Champagne Partner.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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