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
That begins with Singleton and Strnad, two veteran buddies who’ve been handsomely rewarded for their efforts and will now be tasked with rewarding the organization’s faith.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
As a horrified Sam inadvertently observes, a creature has been sating itself on his buddy’s brain.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
His buddy Alex Michelsen, 21, had the misfortune of running into Jódar.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The family said Momo and Rylan are buddies, and sometimes when Rylan is feeling upset or sick, Momo provides comfort.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
As a horrified Sam inadvertently observes, a creature has been sating itself on his buddy’s brain.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
His buddy Alex Michelsen, 21, had the misfortune of running into Jódar.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The family said Momo and Rylan are buddies, and sometimes when Rylan is feeling upset or sick, Momo provides comfort.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buddy
Noun
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Simply dampen it and wipe it across any of your leafy pals who have accumulated a coating over time.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
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But the town has been plagued by a string of mysterious disappearances – and Michael’s new group of goth-rockin’, night-owl pals just might be the cause.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Noun
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For stars at that time, a photographer was, as my grandfather said, their best friend, their mentor, their confidant, their stylist, their career manager, because so many of the pictures then were in magazines, and that’s what got the attention of 20th Century Fox for Marilyn’s first contract.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The result is more messages and fewer real exchanges, and people turning to AI as their friend and confidant.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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