colleagues

[ kol-eegz ]

noun

1. the plural of colleague.

Example Sentences

Before Thune defeated two of his colleagues to win the leadership post, Trump said on social media that he wanted the new Senate leaders to push his nominees through using recess appointments, where the Senate would declare itself closed for business for 10 days so the president can appoint a Cabinet secretary for the remainder of the two-year session.

From Los Angeles Times

She said the day after she was punched some thieves were waiting for her outside the shop and she had to call colleagues for back-up.

From BBC

Most of her colleagues were not sold.

From Slate

During Foden's trial, the court heard colleagues saw him go to his car with one of his victims and hug her.

From BBC

Still, many of Gaetz's colleagues were glad to see him go.

From Salon