colleague
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
True to his mission, Kenig got behind the steering wheel and raced towards the Gaza border in the early hours of October 7, 2023 after a colleague alerted him to what was happening.
From Barron's â Oct. 5, 2026
A colleague, Simon Murphy, had been involved in its establishment and suggested our students see the long-term outcomes of different silvicultural systems side-by-side.
From Science Daily â Oct. 4, 2026
He’d bring his homework to his job, and an older colleague, Ignacio, took interest in the books he was reading — mostly about Chicana/o studies and art.
From Los Angeles Times â Oct. 2, 2026
It is not clear how the national water agency was notified of the false photo that Ye Lin sent to his colleague.
From BBC â Sep. 29, 2026
“Explain to your colleague you were called in here today so we could return these and give you a lecture about taking greater care with your personal papers.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
![]()
The colleagues of a GP found dead at her home have spoken of their profound shock at the loss of an "exceptional doctor".
From BBC â Oct. 8, 2026
Such worries are balanced by his concern for his family, neighbors and colleagues: “He hired the oddballs. The unconventional. The difficult to manage and tame.”
From The Wall Street Journal â Oct. 7, 2026
"These are our heroes; the greatest children of Israel," said one police officer as he looked at portraits of his fallen colleagues.
From Barron's â Oct. 7, 2026
In the years since, Duke and his colleagues have expanded on the initial scope of his dissertation to compile more evidence from a larger collection of samples.
From Science Daily â Oct. 6, 2026
I worked night and day to get it right, often with one of my colleagues, engineer Al Hamer, whom I collaborated with on several reports.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing colleague
Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com â one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Speak
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more â and it's all completely free to use!
Vocabulary from "There Will Never Be an Age of Artificial Intimacy," by Sherry Turkle
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com â we'll help you make the most of your study time!