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workmate

British  
/ ˈwɜːkˌmeɪt /

noun

  1. a person who works with another; fellow worker

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Kreager, as his workmate, speedskates on the surface of Peter’s despair, wisely playing the manic top side rather than the abyss below.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022

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

John noticed a physical change in his workmate.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2019

Terry J has been my close friend and workmate for over 50 years.

From The Guardian • Sep. 24, 2016

At times he refused to run without a workmate.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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