Thesaurus results for RUNNING MATES

running mates

noun

plural of running mate

as in associates

a person frequently seen in the company of another inseparable running mates who first met when they were in elementary school

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Recent Examples of running mates The Timberwolves spent $225 million this summer to keep Julius Randle and Naz Reid as running mates for Anthony Edwards, and the Wolves return all but one key rotation player from a team that has made it to the Western Conference finals in each of the last two seasons. —

Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025

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The department released the files after the deadline passed and has faced criticism for removing or not releasing some documents and simultaneously failing to redact the names of numerous Epstein victims while redacting the names of some of Epstein’s friends and associates.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The tools, built on data from past purchases, preferences and browsing behavior, will enable associates to provide more informed and engaging service tailored to individual customers.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026