1
as in buddy
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
really close friends who like to do everything together and are always sharing secrets
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2
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
hopes that the new governor will be a friend to environmental causes
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as in to befriend
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Recent Examples of friend
Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Their families have become friends, too, and love organizing sleepovers for them.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 July 2025
Its parental control options also allow families to block their children from specific games and experiences, to limit how much time their children can spend on Roblox and to manage which friends their children play with online.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Groups of friends often rent dune buggies and split the cost.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Their families have become friends, too, and love organizing sleepovers for them.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Brad and Tina Perry, of League City, were camping in their RV in Kerrville when the rain-swollen waters rose early in the morning on Friday, July 4, friends Steven and Debbie Whatley told CBS affiliate KHOU.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 July 2025
Its parental control options also allow families to block their children from specific games and experiences, to limit how much time their children can spend on Roblox and to manage which friends their children play with online.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friend
Noun
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The 66-foot-long Army bomber carried 8,000 pounds of explosives and nine buddies from his unit.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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If one of my buddies is poisoned, and your dog eats the newly deceased, your Champ won’t be a champ for long.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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While proponents of wearable technology in prisons and jails have described it as potentially lifesaving, privacy rights groups and even law enforcement officials say the devices can raise ethical and legal concerns and urge agencies to establish strict rules on data use, retention and consent.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Newsom and other proponents said the retaliatory ballot measure was a way of fighting fire with fire.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The true-crime movie stars stiller as novelist Norman Mailer, who befriended convict Jack Henry Abbott (Farrell).—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Keoghan, now 33, played Oliver, a student who befriends Felix and slowly becomes obsessed with him and his family while spending the summer at their home in rural England.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The decision angered many progressives, who accused their colleagues of caving to the President.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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Eight Senate Democrats pitched the deal to their Republican colleagues with hopes of ending the shutdown.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hurzeler has cited Palace head coach Oliver Glasner, an Austrian native, as a role model and confidant.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Outkast, comprising members André 3000 and Big Boi, were inducted by Donald Glover and brought nearly all of their collaborators and confidants in attendance on stage to celebrate the honor.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But advocates argue the AI has to be compared to the alternative.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Public health advocates are also pushing to expand the scope of practice for dental therapists, mid-level providers who can perform fillings and extractions under supervision.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This includes an examination of the kinds of brands and celebrities JOLLY looks to associate with, the best platforms to reach their audience and even the lengths of videos.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That means associating positive memories with new spaces.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friend. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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