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Recent Examples of playmate
The dolphins in the study almost always used this open mouth expression when their playmates were in their field of view.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Muffin is the oldest and a great playmate for her cousins, and Socks is the baby; she is shown growing up in the early seasons.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
The challenge in societies built around the nuclear family, as in the United States, is that children might have fewer playmates close to home—turning parents into a default.
—Amanda Ruggeri, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
In addition to being a former Playboy playmate and florist, Carol was married to barber and fellow Marine veteran John Francis Bongiovi Sr. and operated her son’s fan club for many years.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 July 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Muffin is the oldest and a great playmate for her cousins, and Socks is the baby; she is shown growing up in the early seasons.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
The challenge in societies built around the nuclear family, as in the United States, is that children might have fewer playmates close to home—turning parents into a default.
—Amanda Ruggeri, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
In addition to being a former Playboy playmate and florist, Carol was married to barber and fellow Marine veteran John Francis Bongiovi Sr. and operated her son’s fan club for many years.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playmate
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The 12-year-old wants to bring back snow days to bring joy to her classmates and beyond.Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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She is clearly invested in her classmates and the success of each of them as individuals and as a whole group.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Boston housemate Elka Walker were on the winning team.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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From new literary voice, Aisling Rawle, The Compound follows Lily, a contestant on a popular reality television show who competes in challenges for luxury goods while trying to outlast her housemates to win the ultimate prize.Shyla Watson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Pavlenko signed up for a class in extreme dance in 2009 after learning about it from a schoolmate and immediately loved breaking.Hannah Poukish, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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On the Monday that should have marked the boy's first day back from fall break, teachers, schoolmates and family instead filled three hospital hallways to honor the lives Willie will now impact as an organ donor.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
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Later, a wing mirror was shown flying off Alex Albon’s Williams car, with the subsequent debris causing punctures for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Russell’s teammate, Lewis Hamilton, and the Safety Car was brought out again.Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Wishing the best of luck to my teammates tomorrow!!Danielle Jennings, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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They're paired up as roommates and forge an unlikely friendship, but after an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum), Glinda and Elphaba go down two starkly different paths.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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With that, Kimberly apologized to her former roommate for kissing her ex-boyfriend and hurting her feelings, and the two pals made amends.Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the two disrobe and begin going at it, a knock at the door heralds their shipmate Willoughby, who’s come to inquire if Claire wants seconds on the broth (alleged to be an aphrodisiac).Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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Kelley has been performing under the stage name Harpy Daniels since 2013 and has performed in drag for their shipmates since at least 2017, while Trump was in office.Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Last but not least this week is the furry companions of pet sitter Renee Mendiola.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Unlimited free companion travel: Platinum and Diamond Elite members can fly with a companion at no extra cost on any flight starting in mid-2025.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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And the Ukraine war is already a global affair, as international partners support either side with personnel and materiel.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The team owners have flown front office workers, food and beverage partners, and custodial and security staff to Los Angeles for the match.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Playmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playmate. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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