as in associate
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 mate
Elevating a former top aide with legislative and executive experience — and a life story different from his own — Gov. JB Pritzker yesterday announced Christian Mitchell would be his third term running mate.
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Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Rumors about Haitians eating pets, which later were repeated by Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, circulated widely on social media at the time and were amplified by right-wing influencers, even though police and city officials found no evidence to support the claims.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
John Hollinger wants to make sure your point guard has a running mate.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Shapiro, Pennsylvania's third Jewish governor, rose to prominence as an outspoken Democratic governor and was on the short list as a candidate for running mate for the Kamala Harris campaign in 2024.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Rumors about Haitians eating pets, which later were repeated by Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, circulated widely on social media at the time and were amplified by right-wing influencers, even though police and city officials found no evidence to support the claims.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
John Hollinger wants to make sure your point guard has a running mate.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Shapiro, Pennsylvania's third Jewish governor, rose to prominence as an outspoken Democratic governor and was on the short list as a candidate for running mate for the Kamala Harris campaign in 2024.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running mate
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Marrero is pursuing a public administration degree at FIU after earning an associate’s degree in Public Policy and Services.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Chris Campisi in Pelham, Alabama, says Hudnall and his business associates ripped him off last year to the tune of $100,000 in what federal authorities contend was another oil industry investment scam.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Trump has criticized Fed chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues for not moving more aggressively to cut interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Critical Role isn’t afraid to throw in guest stars at the table to add a little spice, with personal friends and colleagues dropping in for short or prolonged stints stretching back to Campaign 1.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the photos, Thompson is seen playing baseball alongside his family and friends — and in one photo, poses in the dugout with his arm around Megan, 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And with all due respect to all of my friends who make TV, there is no reason these shows can’t be on every year.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Still, the studio ultimately passed on the raunchy comedy about a pack of male dogs’ last hurrah the night before their buddy Bull (voiced by Adam Devine) is to be neutered.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
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In a twist, the kidnappers mistakenly snatch Trey’s buddy Kyle (Elijah Wright) – the son of King’s driver and childhood friend Paul (Jeffrey Wright) – but the deal for Kyle's life remains.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Journal or seek the counsel of a trusted peer to reflect and gain perspective on the experience.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Juried awards are unique in that winners are selected by panels of industry peers, who evaluate each entry with the possibility of awarding one, multiple, or no Emmys at all.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Running mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20mate. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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