friending

Definition of friendingnext
present participle of friend

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friending
befriending
Verb
  • Even the part about befriending a notorious pedophile?
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Even the bit about befriending a notorious paedophile?
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Friending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friending. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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