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as in slept
to engage in sexual intercourse
cats conceive almost every time they mate
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Recent Examples of mated
Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Packs may consist of a mated pair and sometimes few young pups.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Considered to be among the most intelligent of birds, with a level of awareness that seems eerily human, the members of a mated pair of ravens stay together at all seasons, foraging cooperatively and even engaging in active play.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Properties that are located within 200 meters of where the Medfly infestation was found will be treated with Spinosad, which is made from bacteria that occurs naturally in the soil, to reduce the population density by killing mated females, officials added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Todd Feurer, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The discovery led scientists to theorize the two species mated and triggered years of debate.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
The insects lived, mated, and reproduced under constant stress.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, Ferrari was using Boano to help meet the demand for the 250 GT coupe, so a rolling chassis, complete with a 250 hp, 2,953 cc Colombo V-12—mated to a four-speed manual gearbox—was transported to the Turin coachbuilder.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Between 1995 and 2014, the chimps maintained long-standing friendships across three distinct clusters that mated, hunted and protected each other.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
But the eagles brought sticks, fluff and prey to the nest, and mated — all signs Jackie might lay new eggs.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
All the wolves had left — but two, and those two were mated.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The family group also contained four other adult wolves, which might have been brothers and sisters, parents, or even grandparents of the mated pair.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Packs may consist of a mated pair and sometimes few young pups.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Considered to be among the most intelligent of birds, with a level of awareness that seems eerily human, the members of a mated pair of ravens stay together at all seasons, foraging cooperatively and even engaging in active play.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Properties that are located within 200 meters of where the Medfly infestation was found will be treated with Spinosad, which is made from bacteria that occurs naturally in the soil, to reduce the population density by killing mated females, officials added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
The 5-year-old falcon, who had mated with a male peregrine falcon named Dave, laid four eggs in her nest.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The discovery led scientists to theorize the two species mated and triggered years of debate.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
The insects lived, mated, and reproduced under constant stress.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, Ferrari was using Boano to help meet the demand for the 250 GT coupe, so a rolling chassis, complete with a 250 hp, 2,953 cc Colombo V-12—mated to a four-speed manual gearbox—was transported to the Turin coachbuilder.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Between 1995 and 2014, the chimps maintained long-standing friendships across three distinct clusters that mated, hunted and protected each other.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
But the eagles brought sticks, fluff and prey to the nest, and mated — all signs Jackie might lay new eggs.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
All the wolves had left — but two, and those two were mated.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mated
Adjective
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The actor was also married to Victoria Hilbert from 1981 to 1982; Kathleen Kinmont from 1989 to 1993; Shawna Craig from 2011 to 2018; and Kenna Scott from 2023 to 2025.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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According to multiple websites in Greece, Karlaftis married longtime girlfriend, Kaia Harris, who at one time was a discus thrower at Mizzou.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
Verb
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My wife’s tiny 200-square-foot apartment was full of cousins and a sports reporter who slept on the hallway floor.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Neither had slept, and Jarrett was wearing a brace due to persistent back pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But unlike their relatives, SunPatiens were bred to grow in full sun and hot temperatures.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Lots of that will be the confidence bred by McLaren’s success in 2024 and 2025.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Composed at Rose’s prompting and anticipating Flanagan’s extraordinary Pain Journal, the volume is so direct in its account of the couple’s conjugal life that the Indian authorities tossed its original print run into the ocean before the books could ship from Chennai to New York.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Shortly after spurning his conjugal love tent vehicle, Colby received a call from Pontiac with a proposition.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Mated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mated. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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