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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
have you seen the mate to this glove anywhere?
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2
as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
that lout and his mates are known troublemakers in the neighborhood
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as in assistant
chiefly British
a person who helps a more skilled person
a plumber and his mate showed up to fix the sink in our London hotel room
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as in partner
the person to whom another is married
they vowed to each other that they would remain mates for life
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as in friend
chiefly British
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
spent the weekend in London with some of his mates from Oxford
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Recent Examples of mate
Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
July 15 - Trump announces Sen. JD Vance as his running mate during day one of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition to label mate Tito Double P, Nuñez follows the footsteps of the eight other regional Mexican soloists who achieved a top 10 debut album this year.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro came third with seven percent, followed by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Harris's 2024 running mate, with six percent each.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Rubio is the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee and was a finalist to be Trump's running mate.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
The question alluded to Beshear being in the conversation to serve as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate at one point in her presidential campaign.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump's running mate recently sat down for a three-hour interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, and during a conversation about liberals supposedly believing that math is racist, Vance dropped a surprising confession about his film taste.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2024
As Trump’s running mate JD Vance has demonstrated, there is only one way to answer those questions that Trump will accept.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Nov. 2024
There were fish living in the ice and thousands of mating pairs of these giant crustaceans dropping out of crevices on top of us, like giant crabby spiders.
—Jill Heinerth, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
This watch uses an exceptionally rare gray dial and is mated to its square platinum case and Wellendorf bracelet, bringing the absolute best of the collection to life.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
In fact, pandas at the National Zoo have never successfully mated naturally; all panda births have been the result of artificial insemination, according to the zoo.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Asha was recaptured twice and, after failing to successfully mate, will remain at a wolf conservation center in New Mexico until next year.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
While the scene looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, its actually part of an experimental program to prevent a damaging almond pest from successfully mating.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
One current method used for mosquito control is called the sterile insect technique, which works by releasing many sterile males to mate with females, who tend to mate with only one partner.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The company's plan is to mate the second and first stages of the rocket and add the payload fairing with the spacecraft inside of it before conducting a short hot fire test of the first stage.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2024
Noun
Messi has long used Stanley 1913’s South American Mate System, and the athlete views mate, the official drink of his native Argentina, as a connection to his culture and sport community.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
July 15 - Trump announces Sen. JD Vance as his running mate during day one of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
—CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition to label mate Tito Double P, Nuñez follows the footsteps of the eight other regional Mexican soloists who achieved a top 10 debut album this year.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro came third with seven percent, followed by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Harris's 2024 running mate, with six percent each.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Rubio is the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee and was a finalist to be Trump's running mate.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
The question alluded to Beshear being in the conversation to serve as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate at one point in her presidential campaign.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump's running mate recently sat down for a three-hour interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, and during a conversation about liberals supposedly believing that math is racist, Vance dropped a surprising confession about his film taste.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2024
As Trump’s running mate JD Vance has demonstrated, there is only one way to answer those questions that Trump will accept.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Diamond Pack currently consists of a single male-female pair that officials expect to mate and produce offspring soon.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Nov. 2024
There were fish living in the ice and thousands of mating pairs of these giant crustaceans dropping out of crevices on top of us, like giant crabby spiders.
—Jill Heinerth, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
This watch uses an exceptionally rare gray dial and is mated to its square platinum case and Wellendorf bracelet, bringing the absolute best of the collection to life.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
In fact, pandas at the National Zoo have never successfully mated naturally; all panda births have been the result of artificial insemination, according to the zoo.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Asha was recaptured twice and, after failing to successfully mate, will remain at a wolf conservation center in New Mexico until next year.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
While the scene looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, its actually part of an experimental program to prevent a damaging almond pest from successfully mating.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
One current method used for mosquito control is called the sterile insect technique, which works by releasing many sterile males to mate with females, who tend to mate with only one partner.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The company's plan is to mate the second and first stages of the rocket and add the payload fairing with the spacecraft inside of it before conducting a short hot fire test of the first stage.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mate
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Available in muted tones like charcoal black, light gray, and blush pink, this suitcase's interior is half fully enclosed and half stocked with compression straps for organizational flexibility.Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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For nearly half of the retail price, this non-stick, toxin-free set includes the Always Pan, Mini Always Pan, Perfect Pot, Mini Perfect Pot, large griddle pain, main bake, side bake, loaf pan, and large oven mat.Quincy Bulin, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Now, Juliette works as an associate at Quinn Emanuel, a business litigation firm, per her LinkedIn.Emy LaCroix, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Harcourt-Smith, who works as a research associate in paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, said the researchers’ analysis was sound and that the site was unique.Evan Bush, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Senior Director For Counterterrorism: Sebastian Gorka Sebastian Gorka was appointed as the deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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The 2024-25 Hornets are playing under former Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee, in his first year at the helm of the franchise.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Starting with the new year, LVMH will be F1’s largest global partner, according to Maffei.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola and partner Witney Carson scored a 27 on the Viennese Waltz and a 27 on the Salsa for a total of 54.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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George Lucas — a longtime friend of Murch’s, with the pair having written Lucas’ first film, THX 1138 — was brought to the London set as the team contemplated replacing Murch.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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These parallel meetings will unsurprisingly cause trouble between the longtime friends.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Synthetic bags are generally the best budget sleeping options for those camping in the heat.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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May help cushion your shoulders and hips, especially when sleeping on your side.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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The program seeks a fourth consecutive trip to the Final Four and its first appearance in the championship match.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Puig was not made available to the media after the match.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Music producer Jack Douglas recalls being compelled by the Merseybeat sound to travel by ship to Liverpool, where he and his fellow musician buddy were stopped by immigration in the port.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
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Martinez was in the area and wanted to see if his buddy was canvassing.Robert Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mate. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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