as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to
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Recent Examples of buddy
The couple have homes all around the world, including Italy, England and a French property roughly 30 minutes away from Château Miraval, an operating winery owned by George's buddy, Brad Pitt.
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Zoom out: At a time when loneliness has become a serious health concern, recent research suggests there's something special about the way canine buddies boost our mood and longevity, writes Axios' Carly Mallenbaum.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 2 May 2025
Is there a pair of buddy toms that always arrive after a hen walks by?
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Their kids, all between the ages of 13 and 17, are buddies.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Zoom out: At a time when loneliness has become a serious health concern, recent research suggests there's something special about the way canine buddies boost our mood and longevity, writes Axios' Carly Mallenbaum.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 2 May 2025
Is there a pair of buddy toms that always arrive after a hen walks by?
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Their kids, all between the ages of 13 and 17, are buddies.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buddy
friend
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Other photos in the post showcased The Kardashians star doing yoga in front of a sunset with friends Phil Riportella and Simon Huck.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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