Running Mate

Synonyms of running mate

• companion
• partner
• colleague

Antonyms of running mate

• opponent
• adversary
• rival

Collocations of running mate

vice president

Frequency: 80 %

The presidential candidate announced his running mate for vice president.

presidential candidate

Frequency: 75 %

The running mate stood by the presidential candidate during the debate.

political campaign

Frequency: 70 %

The running mate played a crucial role in the political campaign.

election season

Frequency: 65 %

The running mate was chosen during the election season.

campaign trail

Frequency: 60 %

The running mate joined the presidential candidate on the campaign trail.

Idiomatic Expressions for running mate

• Phrase: to run as a running mate
  Meaning: to participate in a joint effort or campaign as a supporting partner
  Usage: She decided to run as a running mate with her colleague to increase their chances of success.