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
What Fox brings to the Spurs The bold move comes at an opportune time for San Antonio, who desperately needed to add a running mate for Wembanyama that simply wasn’t there with the likes of Chris Paul or Devin Vassell.
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Walz rose to national prominence last year when Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris tapped him as her running mate.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2025
Then again, rarely in that time has Curry ever had a running mate who does the things that Butler does.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
During the 2024 campaign, Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, incessantly blasted Joe Biden’s administration over the price of household staples such as meat, produce, milk and eggs.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Walz rose to national prominence last year when Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris tapped him as her running mate.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2025
Then again, rarely in that time has Curry ever had a running mate who does the things that Butler does.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
During the 2024 campaign, Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, incessantly blasted Joe Biden’s administration over the price of household staples such as meat, produce, milk and eggs.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running mate
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Federal authorities this week announced that there are 19 Rollin’ 60s Crips members and associates, including two rappers, in custody tied to a sprawling criminal case centered on Henley.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The game involved a professional boxer, identified only as A.B., A.B.'s associates and several prominent NBA players.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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That was certainly the case for marine biologist Professor Rochelle Constantine and her colleagues at the University of Auckland, who did not expect to find an octopus riding a shark.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.—
Ben Marwick,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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When his parents, in-laws or friends from out of town visited, this would lead the schedule.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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After the Jane Does testified, the prosecution called Pearce's friend Michael Ansbach, who was in the apartment that night and later arrested along with Pearce and Osborn.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Back then, Dyer was 20 years old, a former high school football star and a buddy of Steven Schwartz.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter — and noted cinephile — made the announcement while appearing on Jennifer Hudson's eponymous talk show to chat about her upcoming tour with her fellow Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar and her new buddy comedy, One of Them Days.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Currently Caesars trades at 8.43-times EBITDA, whereas digital peers of Caesars Digital trade at 15 times to 25 times.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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One percent of all annual sales from our children's section are donated to the Center for Grieving Children, a local nonprofit that provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Running mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20mate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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