Thesaurus results for COWORKERS

coworkers

noun

variants or co-workers

plural of coworker

as in colleagues

a fellow worker my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another

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Recent Examples of coworkers The physical danger from robot coworkers has been made clear since January 25, 1979, when 25-year-old Robert Nicholas Williams was crushed and killed by a 1-ton robotic vehicle’s arm inside a Ford Motor Company factory in Flat Rock, Michigan. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Participants gain real-world experience in agriculture, hospitality, customer service and food preparation — all while honing their ability to communicate in English with customers and coworkers. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Introductions that once happened through coworkers, neighbors, church groups, or mutual friends now often begin with profiles and messages. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 When dads model respect and emotional awareness at home, their kids—and their coworkers—benefit from stronger, more compassionate leadership. — Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 5 July 2026 Reconnect With People Who Matter Put the phone down, turn the news off and connect with coworkers, friends and family. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Skip strenuous outdoor activity during peak heat hours whenever possible, and watch coworkers for early signs of heat illness. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 By the time police arrived, coworkers had removed the man from under the equipment. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 June 2026 After watching the past seasons of the television series, viewers are experiencing a shift in dynamics as Carmy steps back and hands things over to his coworkers. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

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colleagues

Noun

Jason Polanco left behind nearly all of his belongings when he and his colleagues, who were just starting their work day, were told to evacuate their Midtown Manhattan office building Tuesday.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Some said greenhushing and other efforts to downplay sustainability have left them with less agency, budget or buy-in from C-suite colleagues to get things done.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 July 2026

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