friending

Definition of friendingnext
present participle of friend

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friending
befriending
Verb
  • More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent.
    Justin Callais, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
  • More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent.
    Justin Callais, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Friending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friending. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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