classmate

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Recent Examples of classmate Jim's wife Beth Clements says Grace and her classmates learned essentials for living alone, getting along with roommates and finding meaningful work at ClemsonLIFE. Jillian Frankel, People.com, 17 May 2025 Their children — our neighbors, classmates and co-workers — have never known another country. Vilerka Bilbao, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025 In 1976, my 16-year-old sister Kim was murdered by a male classmate who asked for a ride after her shift at the mall. Ann Muno, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025 Most of the story involves the daylong city odysseys of Lamia, Bibi, Lamia’s classmate and neighbor Saeed (Sajad Mohamad Qasem), and Lamia’s gregarious rooster, Hindi (a sure contender should someone present an inaugural Palm Bird — or Palme Coq — at Cannes). Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for classmate
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Noun
  • Ensure this bias isn’t impacting your female colleagues.
    Susan Rietano Davey, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
  • But the third member of the group is Lexi Thompson, who has a much, much slower pace of play than her two colleagues.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Wanting to feel that energy and looking for a break from the monotony of his rehab program in Arizona, Steele is planning to make regular visits to Wrigley Field to support his teammates and check in with the club’s staff.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • Fellow Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood's car also failed inspection.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Black students, who make up the majority of the school’s population, have higher test scores, graduation rates and college acceptance rates than their peers in Sacramento City Unified.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
  • For a fair comparison, peer stock returns also reflect post-earnings one-day (1D) returns.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
  • Next week, Kerry Morgan, a former friend of Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify in the trial.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Lilo, outcast by her schoolmates and coping with a gutting loss, felt the same way.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 21 May 2025
  • The book will be published on Tuesday and features Benny the Bobcat and his schoolmates using fashion as a way to showcase their distinct style.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Classmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classmate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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