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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
Arika Herron, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Granted, the 26-year-old was brought on board to complement fellow backfield mate, Zamir White, in what was to be a transition year for the franchise.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Harris was elected twice as California’s attorney general, in 2010 and 2014, and then won her Senate race in 2016, serving until she was selected as President Biden’s running mate in 2020.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
The behind-the-scenes footage is a goldmine for fans, featuring interviews with the singer’s A-list music video stars from Ethan Hawke and his Dead Poets Society cast mate Josh Charles to Taylor Lautner and Ice Spice.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
While on the red carpet, the Idol alum took pictures with her cast mates — Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bill Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin and Nicholas Hoult, as well as Eggers, 41.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Cole's co-stars Clarence Williams III and Peggy Lipton served as his squad mates Linc Hayes and Julie Barnes, respectively.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Trump arguably had no better pal in global leadership circles during his 2017-2021 presidency than the late Shinzo Abe, Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party mate.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Wisdom and her mate, Akeakamai, had returned to the atoll in the Pacific Ocean to lay and hatch eggs since 2006.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The main component of this exquisite beast's powertrain is a custom 4-liter twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8 engine, mated to a new 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
Wisdom had previously mated consistently with an albatross, Akeakamai, who has not been seen for several years.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Expected to pump out in excess of 200 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque, and be mated to a continuously variable transmission, the Prelude will be front-drive and rival the 228-hp Toyota GR86.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
It’s mated to a five-speed manual transaxle transmission that sends 240 horses to the rear axle.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
When the clouds of P. californica took flight, and mated in air, and then began dropping back onto the water, the fish fed upon them voraciously, recklessly.
—David Quammen, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2024
Sea of red: Millions of red crabs travel from the forests of Australia’s Christmas Island National Park to the ocean to mate and spawn every year.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
The gearing ratios are comparable to those of the Shotgun 650, and the engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The big picture: Holcomb was first elected in 2016 after incumbent Gov. Mike Pence withdrew from the race to become Donald Trump's running mate.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Granted, the 26-year-old was brought on board to complement fellow backfield mate, Zamir White, in what was to be a transition year for the franchise.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Harris was elected twice as California’s attorney general, in 2010 and 2014, and then won her Senate race in 2016, serving until she was selected as President Biden’s running mate in 2020.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
The behind-the-scenes footage is a goldmine for fans, featuring interviews with the singer’s A-list music video stars from Ethan Hawke and his Dead Poets Society cast mate Josh Charles to Taylor Lautner and Ice Spice.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
While on the red carpet, the Idol alum took pictures with her cast mates — Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bill Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin and Nicholas Hoult, as well as Eggers, 41.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Cole's co-stars Clarence Williams III and Peggy Lipton served as his squad mates Linc Hayes and Julie Barnes, respectively.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Trump arguably had no better pal in global leadership circles during his 2017-2021 presidency than the late Shinzo Abe, Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party mate.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Wisdom and her mate, Akeakamai, had returned to the atoll in the Pacific Ocean to lay and hatch eggs since 2006.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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During those years, its V-8 engine grew in displacement from 429 cubic inches to 472 cubic inches to 500 cubic inches, all mated to a three-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The main component of this exquisite beast's powertrain is a custom 4-liter twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8 engine, mated to a new 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
Wisdom had previously mated consistently with an albatross, Akeakamai, who has not been seen for several years.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Expected to pump out in excess of 200 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque, and be mated to a continuously variable transmission, the Prelude will be front-drive and rival the 228-hp Toyota GR86.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
It’s mated to a five-speed manual transaxle transmission that sends 240 horses to the rear axle.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
When the clouds of P. californica took flight, and mated in air, and then began dropping back onto the water, the fish fed upon them voraciously, recklessly.
—David Quammen, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2024
Sea of red: Millions of red crabs travel from the forests of Australia’s Christmas Island National Park to the ocean to mate and spawn every year.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
The gearing ratios are comparable to those of the Shotgun 650, and the engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mate
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During the first half of the 20th century, the poinsettia was popular but true to its Nahuatl name, an easily withering plant.Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made by History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to a report from AAA, a record of more than 119 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles during the second half of December.Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the photos include moments where Biden is pictured with Hunter's business associates from BHR Partners, including Jonathan Li and Ming Xue.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cameron Hudson, a senior associate in the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argues the Biden administration took an overzealous approach toward Africa, resulting in broken promises.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2024
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Her young assistant, Esme (Sophie Wilde), is angling for a promotion, and deserves one.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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The clip was posted by an emergency and critical care vet assistant, who is known on TikTok as @hachpoul.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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In March, rumors spread of Martin’s engagement to longtime partner Dakota Johnson; of late, tabloids have been floating the idea that the relationship has cooled.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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When women do commit violent offenses, researchers have found the episodes often are tied to self-defense or coercion by an abusive partner.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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While the majority of our friends love taking leftovers when offered, most won’t ask for them.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hang out with your friends more often, suggests Dr. Nicole Weinberg, a cardiologist at Providence Saint John's Health Center in California.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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And their staterooms have a variety of family-friendly features, including separate sleeping and seating areas, under-bed storage, and split bathrooms.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hotel is now open for guests to experience the unique sensation of sleeping surrounded by world-class ice and snow art.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The trip to Nottingham Forest was Villa’s 24th match of the campaign and their fifth in a fortnight.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Of course, keeping the lovers apart for well over two hundred pages is what makes readers keep turning pages in romance novels, but the characters reach their ultimate decision by discovering that their interests are a match.Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trouble down in Georgia Steve Daniel and Tony D had been buddies for a long time.Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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About two hours later Franklin, with buddies Cody Steine and Zeb Beam, showed up and the four men picked up the blood trail.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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