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
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
The males swing their large nests back and forth like a pendulum to attract mates.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
The vehicle must be shipped in segments to Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 3 in Virginia, where it will be fully mated as a rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Noun
Will Roo have a mate in the future? Waier, who is the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Humboldt penguin species survival plan manager, has high hopes in this area.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
The males swing their large nests back and forth like a pendulum to attract mates.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
Verb
The matching-numbers power train comprises the 335 hp Cobra Jet V-8 mated with an automatic transmission.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
The vehicle must be shipped in segments to Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 3 in Virginia, where it will be fully mated as a rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mate
Noun
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The Game of Keys (working title) will launch across Prime Video’s international footprint in the second half of 2026.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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The hosts debate whether a team in the upper half of the valuations could sell today if the buyer wasn’t Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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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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Currently, consumers interact with banks through chatbots and virtual assistants, asking questions, making payments, and disputing transactions.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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How’s Nick Rolovich fitting in as Cal’s senior offensive assistant?—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prepare for new attribution models — work with payment providers and data partners to maintain visibility when agents are in the loop.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The search for Top involved over 50 personnel, including local police units and partner agencies, and employed ATVs, drones, and helicopter support, police said in an update on July 31.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 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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Throughout the rest of the clip, Bob interviews a series of his friends before the show to get their predictions for how often Gaga will ask the crowd to raise their hands.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sequins shimmer, laughter lifts, and strangers become dance partners under a sky that never sleeps.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Over that period of time, the fitness industry has democratized the accessibility of workout data, with fitness trackers like the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and Garmin enjoying mass adoption and easily tracking steps taken throughout the day, calories burned, sleep, and heart rate.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your first SummerSlam match was against Seth Rollins.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fleming was accused of conspiring with an opposing player to have Slusser spiked in the face during a match in October.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
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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“Mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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