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
This is a popular sunset spot, so expect throngs of other tourists (but don't worry, seeing the spectacle with fellow travelers can actually be quite fun).
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
One of my fellow travelers had a shellfish allergy and it was noted without prompting at every meal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Sebbie Hall surprised fellow travelers by handing out scratch cards to everyone on board a Ryanair flight to Mahon, hoping to brighten their journey — and maybe even change someone’s life.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
In other corners of the magazine, fashion gets some compelling fellow travelers.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Drivers are reminded to stay safe, sober, and aware of fellow travelers.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
The Miami resident said fellow travelers in his area are terrible sound scofflaws.
—Hannah Sampson The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Live and love to the fullest, fellow travelers.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
Peek inside to discover notes and letters from fellow travelers, and add your own story for others to read.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
One of my fellow travelers had a shellfish allergy and it was noted without prompting at every meal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Sebbie Hall surprised fellow travelers by handing out scratch cards to everyone on board a Ryanair flight to Mahon, hoping to brighten their journey — and maybe even change someone’s life.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
In other corners of the magazine, fashion gets some compelling fellow travelers.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Drivers are reminded to stay safe, sober, and aware of fellow travelers.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
The Miami resident said fellow travelers in his area are terrible sound scofflaws.
—Hannah Sampson The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Live and love to the fullest, fellow travelers.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
Peek inside to discover notes and letters from fellow travelers, and add your own story for others to read.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow travelers
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Whitecaps rally Outside the FIFA Congress was a small rally of about 100 supporters of the Vancouver Whitecaps, protesting the possible relocation of the Major League Soccer team.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Family members, coaches, friends and other supporters of the finalists and scholarship program are welcome to request a ticket to attend.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In October, Patel said the bureau was severing its ties with SPLC, following escalating complaints from conservatives and prominent Trump allies.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Israel cultivated a close relationship with Azerbaijan shortly after its independence, with the duo soon becoming one of each other’s most important allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fellow travelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20travelers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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