as in classmate
a person who is on the same team as someone else
They have been teammates for several years. She's very popular among her teammates.
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Recent Examples of teammate
The Mercury honored Griner with a tribute video before the game, with longtime teammate Diana Taurasi sitting courtside.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Judge, however, doesn’t believe his teammates are pressing after defensive mishaps.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
Tua Tagovailoa, a former teammate from Alabama, expressed excitement about Fitzpatrick’s leadership but acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Fitzpatrick’s mindset, noting the need to rekindle their relationship.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Early on in their tenure as teammates, there hasn’t been any adversity to face just yet, but the relationship is forming into something that will prepare them for when that time comes.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Judge, however, doesn’t believe his teammates are pressing after defensive mishaps.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
Tua Tagovailoa, a former teammate from Alabama, expressed excitement about Fitzpatrick’s leadership but acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Fitzpatrick’s mindset, noting the need to rekindle their relationship.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Early on in their tenure as teammates, there hasn’t been any adversity to face just yet, but the relationship is forming into something that will prepare them for when that time comes.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teammate
Noun
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Try this: Reach out to five former colleagues, classmates, peers or past clients with a warm, genuine check-in.—
Tanya Edgar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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My classmates didn’t get why everything for me was so freighted.—
Michael Thomas,
New Yorker,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Since then he’s noticed the tool gain popularity among his residents and surgeon colleagues.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Clarkson began his column in The Sun by pointing out how Horner's ousting had been linked to an incident last year when he was accused by a female colleague of inappropriate behavior, despite Red Bull clearing him of any wrongdoing after an internal investigation.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Three years later, Goff proposed in June 2022, while on a vacation with friends and the pair announced their engagement.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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On stage among his naturally-bearded peers, Mustafa, who has a dark beard, felt another competitor with a lighter gray beard was slightly better than his own thanks to its curls.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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“Teammate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teammate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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