1
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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
During winter, around Valentine's Day, young wolves often leave their packs, searching for mates and new territory.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The power plant is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Ahoy, mates, and welcome back aboard Captain Jason’s Katina!
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
During winter, around Valentine's Day, young wolves often leave their packs, searching for mates and new territory.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Males are born in the fall and begin to mate with the females to produce eggs in preparation for the long winter.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The power plant is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mate
Noun
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REM sleep loss may be more pronounced for newborns, Basner added, which makes up half of their sleep compared with only 25% in adults.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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Texas Tech’s student section directed an obscene chant at Kansas’ Darryn Peterson as the freshman guard prepared to shoot a free throw late in the first half of the Jayhawks’ 64-61 victory over the Red Raiders on Monday night at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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In addition to fiscal challenges, the district has been grappling with the indictment of former superintendent Devon Horton, who is facing federal charges, along with three of his associates, for wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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American associates Experts caution that Britain shouldn’t be too quick to pat itself on the back over its rapid reckoning with Mandelson.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the university wanted a coach with more experience, Hunt said, and instead hired Bob Sundvold — a head coach at nearby Division II Central Missouri and, previously, a longtime assistant at Mizzou under the legendary Norm Stewart.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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This was broadly in line with what polls had suggested, with Nikkei and Asahi Shimbun predicting that the LDP and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party would secure more then 300 seats in the Lower House.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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My doubles partner, Mark Grimmette, sits down.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Naomi Honig stars in scary short about three friends playing the dangerous Knock Knock Game.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Around the grave of one young man, his mother and grandmother quietly sob, his friends crouched down by the small mat of flower stems.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Families are more than welcome, but consider that rooms can only sleep up to four people.—
Sophie Knight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last year, immigrant advocates and former inmates told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that, without enough beds there, people were sleeping on concrete.—
Ryan Oehrli
Updated February 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Serena Williams won a match after giving birth to daughter, Olympia, and Alex Morgan scored a goal for the US Women’s National Team after having daughter, Charlie.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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DNA tests showed blood found on Guthrie's front porch was a match to her, the sheriff said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Venus and Marcus are bosom buddies again.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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As Dylan and her 12-year-old swimming buddy entered the water, Armstrong allegedly did not check if Dylan was properly weighted, the lawsuit reportedly states.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mate. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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