as in partner
a fellow worker
on her first day at work her colleagues went out of their way to make her feel welcome
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of colleague
So, to understand if and how menstrual bleeding affects the odds of experiencing fatigue in perimenopause, Harlow and her colleagues evaluated the health data of 2,329 people between the ages of 42 and 52.
—
Julia Ries, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
According to colleagues, he was dedicated to science and technology and had a strong attention to detail.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Suddenly, the people around them—friends, family, even colleagues—start reacting with frustration, guilt-tripping or outright resistance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Shultz and her colleagues were in the process of developing these methods well before January’s fires broke out.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for colleague
Julia Ries, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
According to colleagues, he was dedicated to science and technology and had a strong attention to detail.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Suddenly, the people around them—friends, family, even colleagues—start reacting with frustration, guilt-tripping or outright resistance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Shultz and her colleagues were in the process of developing these methods well before January’s fires broke out.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for colleague
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleague
Noun
-
India remains a key U.S. strategic partner, playing a central role in Washington's efforts to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
-
But some partners, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and area nonprofits, are already feeling more direct impacts, the presentation noted.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
So many of my coworkers got sick—one almost died, and another lost five family members in a month, including her father.—
Errol Schweizer,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Case in point: Avalon Fenster, 23, taught herself how to use AI in her personal and professional life — then wound up showing her older coworkers the lay of the land during internships.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Simeon Entertainment is currently casting Lost Weekend, a buddy comedy based on a true John Lennon story directed by comedy auteur Frank Coraci (Wedding Singer).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
-
On the high school travel circuit, Cooper Flagg eschewed the more nationally dominant club teams to suit up, along with his brother and their buddies, for Maine United.—
Sean Gregory,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Marie Cohen is author of the blog Child Welfare Monitor and a senior project associate at Lives Cut Short.—
Marie Cohen,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Andrew Warren, senior associate for policy and research at the Financial Health Network, who studies the financial circumstances of Americans with disabilities, said that the vast majority of people surveyed for a 2023 report by the organization did not know these accounts existed.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
One study found that, compared with their dating peers, students who dated very infrequently or not at all over a seven-year period were seen by their teachers as having better leadership and social skills, and reported fewer symptoms of depression.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Historically, Black teens were thought to be more insulated from suicide risk than their white peers.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The tournament was televised by then, probably earlier, but a fellow would bet the ratings went through the roof.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Many of these fellows go on to serve local, state and federal positions that are specifically geared toward creating diagnostic tests for diseases, controlling outbreaks and communicating effective preventive measures so all Americans can stay healthy.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Colleague.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleague. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share