teammates

NOUN

fellow member of team

Synonyms

STRONGEST

colleague partner

STRONG

ally collaborator

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enemy

Example Sentences

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Sometimes the former defensive player of the year is forced to overcompensate for his teammates’ mistakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Austrian Manuel Feller claimed victory in the men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel on Sunday, making up for his speed teammates' disappointing showing in the downhill.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

He has a 120.8 offensive rating and a 42.2% assist percentage, which estimates the percentage of a player’s teammates’ field goals they assist while on the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

“This isn’t me talking as your friend. My dad says a good captain has to have his teammates’ back.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau