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
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Eighteen of their band mates were hospitalized, The Charlotte Observer reported at the time.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The mill is mated to a 10-speed automatic and produces a maximum 409 hp and 479 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The ick: Disgust sensitivity, narcissism, and perfectionism in mate choice thresholds.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Eighteen of their band mates were hospitalized, The Charlotte Observer reported at the time.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
The couple were spotted mating for the first time this season on Sunday, renewing hopes that the pair will successfully raise an eaglet (or two) in the new year.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The mill is mated to a 10-speed automatic and produces a maximum 409 hp and 479 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mate
Noun
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Trailing 21-19 with less than two minutes remaining, the Terps got two free throws from Queen at the 1:34 mark and a running layup by graduate student small forward Selton Miguel — his only points of the first half — to take a 23-21 lead into halftime.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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Grill rebounded from a cold second half against Arkansas for 22 points against the Gamecocks on 9-of-11 shooting.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
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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The Huskers’ 40-year-old running backs coach is the only assistant without terms of a contract revealed for this year.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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An assistant discovered Baena's body at a Los Angeles-area home around 10:30 a.m.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mirren, 79, stars as Cara Dutton, the 44-year partner of Jacob Dutton, played by Harrison Ford, 82.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Kings’ back end will look a little different for now with Doughty next to Edmundson instead of Anderson, his regular partner for the past few years.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The pair arrived together with other friends to the event in New Orleans.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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During all of this, Mark and friends are helped along their journey by some very strange road markers — namely, themselves.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This, of course, can be problematic for cats, who are known for sleeping on their owners.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Don’t sleep on the curb appeal—the asymmetric A-frame structure of the home is only the beginning of your visual journey.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And a hockey match between the U.S. and Canada is going to be must-see TV.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The game stood in stark contrast to a Copa America match between Peru and Canada at Children’s Mercy Park last June where the heat index hovered around 100 degrees at kickoff.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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