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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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Prosecutor David Dickson told the court Muirhead later sent a message to a work colleague in which she asked the workmate to submit her resignation on her behalf.

From BBC Sep. 28, 2023

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

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

From The Guardian Sep. 24, 2016

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

Since Seabiscuit refused to exert himself in workouts, it would have made little sense to pair him with the brilliantly fast Granville, especially as Granville already had a designated workmate who traveled with him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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