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teammate

[teem-meyt] / ˈtimˌmeɪt /
NOUN
fellow member of team
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STRONGEST


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The recruiters have already discovered defensive end Elyjah Staples from Marquez, linebacker De’Andre Kirkpatrick from Crenshaw, Fieldsand his heavily recruited Carson teammate and defensive back Bennie Saulter.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

At a critical juncture, Vollering’s teammate Celia Gery roared through a corner and appeared to move up and block Niewiadoma-Phinney as Vollering took the opportunity to sprint away.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Ramezanisadeh said it was a "truly special and unforgettable day", while her teammate said "this moment means more than words can express".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

“If he’s here,” Garrett said, “I’m going to be excited to be his teammate, his partner in crime, and I think we’re going to do great things.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Even the children were scolded if they used the term lightly at play, jeering at a teammate who missed a catch or stumbled in a race.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

And he and Freeman were officially teammates again.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

“So seeing the real world a little bit, spending time on flights, clubhouse, dinners, enjoying teammates, becoming young adults.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

With the aforementioned players good on the ball under pressure, they are able to draw opponents onto them before finding teammates higher up the pitch in space.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

The England defender was made chosen by City teammates to be captain for the 2024-25 season, with four vice-captains - Kevin de Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Rodri and Bernardo Silva.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Kyle and his teammates stared out the rain-streaked windows and watched familiar streets roll by.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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