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as in boyfriends
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 associates
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 guys
an adult male human being
what does a fellow have to do to get waited on around here? your son is a bright young fellow
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as in halves
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 colleagues
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 fellows
Of the first class of fellows, half no longer carry a gun.
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Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Residents and fellows, on the other hand, have been employees for much longer because of the structure of their training programs.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The fellows spend a week in Cincinnati for training and to present updates on their respective research projects.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
The fellows receive a $7,500 stipend and a free course from UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, among other things.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
China’s defense spending has increased 13-fold in the past 30 years, according to the CSIS report, authored by Matthew Funaiole and Brian Hart, fellows in the CSIS China Power Project.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
His fellows punctuate this with a smart rap of their knobkerries on the lids of rubbish bins.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
These professionals include neurosurgery or orthopedic residents and fellows training to become specialists, as well as advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The difference is explained by nongovernment workers such as contractors, fellows, interns and guest researchers.
—Pratheek Rebala, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Residents and fellows, on the other hand, have been employees for much longer because of the structure of their training programs.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The fellows spend a week in Cincinnati for training and to present updates on their respective research projects.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
The fellows receive a $7,500 stipend and a free course from UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, among other things.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
China’s defense spending has increased 13-fold in the past 30 years, according to the CSIS report, authored by Matthew Funaiole and Brian Hart, fellows in the CSIS China Power Project.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
His fellows punctuate this with a smart rap of their knobkerries on the lids of rubbish bins.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
These professionals include neurosurgery or orthopedic residents and fellows training to become specialists, as well as advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The difference is explained by nongovernment workers such as contractors, fellows, interns and guest researchers.
—Pratheek Rebala, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellows
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Let bisexuals hold hands and talk to their little gay boyfriends on the phone under the covers.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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In this laugh-a-minute romp, Keke Palmer and SZA star as two down-on-their-luck besties and roommates who discover (much too late) that one of their boyfriends squandered their rent money.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Graduate students Brian Elder and Jared Anklam, postdoctoral associates Jian Teng and Saebom Lee, and other collaborators contributed to the research.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Added the cartel to its Public Registry of Persons and Entities Linked to Terrorism, enabling judicial and financial actions against associates.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What’s something that made you guys laugh a lot, either on set or in the writing process, or both?—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Stoke shoe is for guys who don’t run, rely on walking as their primary form of exercise and want the same key running features for cushioning and comfort.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There will be five players on the field for each team, playing two 20-minute halves.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Zaslav has spoken repeatedly about the need for consolidation in the industry, and some observers have speculated that the two halves of WBD, once split in 2026, would seek to be buyers, rather than sellers.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Explore Internal Opportunities Before looking externally, investigate what colleagues in other departments or roles are doing that sparks your interest.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Below, his colleagues offer first-person testimonials of that experience.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through his Boys to Men Workshop, Donnelson teaches young boys practical automotive skills, like changing tires and checking oil, while mentoring them toward a better future.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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And notably, the word boys is not mentioned in Grok’s new system prompt.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many live in complex social groups, communicate in different dialects, pass on culture through generations, engage in play and even grieve the loss of family and friends as was the case here.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some Wordlers also play Competitive Wordle against friends, family, the Wordle Bot or even against me, your humble narrator.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the time fall arrives, large males routinely surpass 1,000 pounds, according to the Katmai website.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Female Joro spiders can grow to be the size of a human palm, while males are significantly smaller.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Fellows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellows. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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