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workmate

British  
/ ˈwɜːkˌmeɪt /

noun

  1. a person who works with another; fellow worker

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This filly made a comfortable early lead after breaking OK in the 12.5 second drill and galloped out with good energy while defeating her workmate by more than two lengths.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019

At least one workman complained of having to pay the 3s 6d burial fee for a workmate with no relatives.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2017

Voiced by Leigh with great humor and fearless vulnerability, she’s a bubbly but insecure Midwestern sales rep treating herself to a weekend away with a female workmate.

From Slate • Dec. 31, 2015

As they headed to the five-eighths pole to work, Union Rags’ workmate took the lead.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2012

A workmate comes over to me and laughs.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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