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
Ernst was even a contender to be his running mate in the 2016 election.
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Emily Chang, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
While she was never mentioned by name, and Canton was not mentioned, by the Republican Party candidate and his running mate, Ferrell's story sparked a backlash against the Haitian community in Springfield.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Rodgers has said that Kennedy, also a former independent presidential candidate in the 2024 race, floated the idea of him as his running mate.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, discussed the election during a conference call with the Democratic Party’s financial committee.
—Jamel Valencia, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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Emily Chang, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
While she was never mentioned by name, and Canton was not mentioned, by the Republican Party candidate and his running mate, Ferrell's story sparked a backlash against the Haitian community in Springfield.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Rodgers has said that Kennedy, also a former independent presidential candidate in the 2024 race, floated the idea of him as his running mate.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, discussed the election during a conference call with the Democratic Party’s financial committee.
—Jamel Valencia, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 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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The Virginia lawmaker cited his 15 years in office as a key reason his Democratic colleagues backed him over Ocasio-Cortez.Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In a floor speech urging his colleagues to temporarily disregard the concerns, Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, vowed to amend the law again before the end of year.Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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Shanghai Tang was clearly a proponent of this, especially given Tang’s larger-than-life personality, style (he was rarely photographed out of his Tang jacket), and a wide circle of celebrity friends—captured in the exhibition’s wall of fame montage.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This includes talking to Mangione's family and friends and examining his social media postings.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 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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Described as selfless and always willing to give a helping hand to other musicians who supports those struggling and offers ways to help peers overcome challenges.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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In comparison, Nike’s peer Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) is also down 27% over the same period.Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Running mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20mate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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