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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Bald eagles mate for life, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service, but if an eagle in the pair dies, the survivor will accept a new mate.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Puffin season From April to August, tens of thousands of irresistibly cute puffins land on the craggy islands off the coast of Scotland to mate.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Let each party’s gubernatorial nominees select loyal running mates, as is done for presidential elections.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Bald eagles mate for life, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service, but if an eagle in the pair dies, the survivor will accept a new mate.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
To increase the chance that their genes will be passed on male flies look to mate with females that appear to have the most eggs, and are, thus, most fertile.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Puffin season From April to August, tens of thousands of irresistibly cute puffins land on the craggy islands off the coast of Scotland to mate.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mate
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The Celtics set records for most points (179), most points in a half (90), most points in a quarter (52) and most field goals (72).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Liquidity will still come, likely in the second half of 2025, when the SEC relaxes some rules and the Magnificent 7 begin to buy.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Chaos ensues when Vincent’s disowned son Rocco, his girlfriend Marina and Vincent’s ex-wife Ruth abruptly show up to spoil the festivities with an ominous warning: Vincent’s former associate and famed gangster Leftie, and his new sidekick Lonnie, are coming for them.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the Netflix series Zero Day, Roger Carlson (played by Jesse Plemons) is a key figure in the tech world and a close associate of De Niro's George Mullen.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some examples of how entry-level roles are shifting: Jobs that used to be widely available include data entry clerks, call center representatives, and administrative assistants.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Her assistant allegedly later made a reservation for her at the same hotel on the same dates for one person.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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The United States also hopes to establish long-term human stays on the moon by 2030 as part of the Artemis program spearheaded by NASA and joined by multiple international partners.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s Note: CNN Style is one of the official media partners of Paris Fashion Week.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Later, one of their friends came to the house and discovered the body of one of the victims, Xana Kernodle.—
Mike Baker,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The photograph was taken in Greene’s dining room, where a friend had scribbled what looked to be a series of hieroglyphics, a perfect backdrop for the psychedelic vibe.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Improving sleep hygiene habits, creating a quiet and dark environment, and relaxing before bedtime can help light sleepers sleep better.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Within four hours of going to sleep, he was found unconscious and not breathing by Wallace.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Loafers With a Blazer Dress Loafers and suits are a match made in sartorial heaven—that’s a given—but if the business casual combo is starting to feel a bit stale, here’s a simple trick to try.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
4 Mar. 2025
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The result means Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links GC can no longer reach the postseason ahead of the final regular season match against Atlanta Drive GC on Wednesday.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Carolina Hurricanes Obviously not, because: One step ahead of you, buddy.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Trachtenberg plays Jenny, one-half of a set of twins who, along with some boisterous male buddies, sets off on a summer tour of Europe.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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