playmate

Example Sentences

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The clip highlighted an obvious imbalance between a male figure – disingenuously portrayed as a fellow playmate – in a position of power to a teenage girl.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2024

But in the meantime, mother chimps continue to be their offspring's primary playmate, tickling, chasing, playing 'airplane'.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

It can provide a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you and a loyal companion for everyone to cuddle with on the couch.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

“Blueback” gets its title from the pet name a young diver gives her aquatic playmate.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023

“They’ll have their hands full already. I’ve sent a little playmate to keep them occupied.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan