FELLOW TRAVELERS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

fellow travelers

noun

plural of fellow traveler

as in supporters

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support he was not a member of the political group or even a fellow traveler a cause being promoted by Greenpeace and its fellow travelers in the environmental movement

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Recent Examples of fellow travelers Your fellow travelers paid for their seats and don’t have to offer an explanation for not wanting to move. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Militant members and their fellow travelers booed, and a former Labour chairman stormed off the stage in anger. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 Two campsites along the route allow for an overnight stay, which many seasoned hikers recommend for the atmosphere and the chance to meet fellow travelers. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 As the sole Americans on the trip, the Meltons were joined in their convoy by fellow travelers from India. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 That intergalactic theme kicks in with the opening narration, which addresses fellow travelers with terms such as energy portal, chronos and power of stars. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026 Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Treating crew members and fellow travelers with patience and respect can help create a smoother experience for everyone. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 The virus incubation period is up to 21 days, and potential patients could expose fellow travelers in other global hubs. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 May 2026

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Noun

Was The Friedkin Group's decision not to sell the homegrown midfielder a victory for those loyal supporters who campaigned to keep him?

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Capcom has proven itself to be one of the platform's biggest supporters, bringing nearly all of its new and old releases to the platform.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of supporters

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The expansion reflects a broader effort to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for defense technologies while supporting production for US allies.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Doing so would further derail trade talks with one of America’s staunchest allies, which denies treating Coupang differently than Korean companies.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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