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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
In previous downturns, every additional dollar spent on SNAP generates about $1.54 in returns to the economy, according to Elaine Waxman, senior fellow at the Urban Institute’s tax and income support division.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 21 May 2025
The only lights were from a few fellow early risers with their headlamps bobbing around in the dark.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, posted on X, formerly Twitter.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
And Kyle Pomerleau, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 21 May 2025
The only lights were from a few fellow early risers with their headlamps bobbing around in the dark.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, posted on X, formerly Twitter.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
And Kyle Pomerleau, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow
Noun
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And, as a mom herself, having married her high school boyfriend Chris Seel, Hailey's feelings are even more complicated.—
Ruth Chenetz,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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The Khy founder recently had another style glow up — she's been spotted in several figure-hugging little black dresses on the red carpet lately while joining boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at events in support of his movie, A Complete Unknown.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Jean-Pierre is one of many associates who was close to the former president when whispers of his cognitive decline came to a head during a June 2024 debate in which the Democrat struggled to make sense.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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This is the type of visa required to enroll in a degree program, including associates degrees, bachelor's degrees, masters degrees, and doctorates.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The suspect, who was confirmed by police to be an adult male, was also struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Police records obtained by Fox News Digital show that Kroll, a male, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, obstructing a public officer and vandalism.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The moon has both a day and night side, with the sun always illuminating half of the moon.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Participants were 61 years old on average, just over half were female, and 90 percent had stage 3 cancer.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Draya Michele playfully teased her current beau, basketball star Jalen Green, over the fact that the athlete — who is 17 years her junior — thought that a 2000s T-Pain song was a brand new record.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
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Her athlete beau, meanwhile, showed off his typically flashy style, rocking a black-and-white, boldly patterned top and a black hat to match.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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But the third member of the group is Lexi Thompson, who has a much, much slower pace of play than her two colleagues.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Ensure this bias isn’t impacting your female colleagues.—
Susan Rietano Davey,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Lawrence is like the orange M&M, or the also-orange wiry guy from Inside Out 2.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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These two guys have very different perspectives on just about everything.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2025
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Two hikers called 911 to report their hiking companion had died, New York rangers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Times are good for the growing number of pet loving travelers out there who are enjoying ever greater and smoother accommodations for their furry companions.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Fellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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