mates

Example Sentences

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I watched them go and play football with their mates and things.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

These variations often reflect different approaches to survival, such as how individuals compete for territory or attract mates.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

An unseasonable weather pattern that included heavy rain and sweltering heat served as a signal for rattlesnakes to slither out of their underground winter burrows in search of food and mates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The show revolves around the characters of Conor and Aidan who have always been best mates.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It would be easier if we played through with our guild mates, but no one else was online.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows