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
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
With the Bath & Body Works x Sweethearts collab, those of us who remember sending classmates and friends clandestine messages via Sweethearts’ Conversation Hearts are in for a trip down memory lane.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Helping spread the word and reintroduce Hank Hill, family and friends to audiences, Disney Entertainment Television struck a number of marketing tie-ins, activations and other partnerships.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Another group shot found her posing in what appeared to be a trailer with celebrity makeup artist Angela Levin, and friends Nancy Banks, Sarah McKaig and Hahn.
Aniston posed with Bateman, Anka, Bullock, Sean Hayes and his husband Scott Icenogle for another fun selfie in front of a staircase.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
With the Bath & Body Works x Sweethearts collab, those of us who remember sending classmates and friends clandestine messages via Sweethearts’ Conversation Hearts are in for a trip down memory lane.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
While many of his friends were drawn to that life, Miguel never was.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Helping spread the word and reintroduce Hank Hill, family and friends to audiences, Disney Entertainment Television struck a number of marketing tie-ins, activations and other partnerships.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friend
Noun
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In a twist, the kidnappers mistakenly snatch Trey’s buddy Kyle (Elijah Wright) – the son of King’s driver and childhood friend Paul (Jeffrey Wright) – but the deal for Kyle's life remains.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Still, the studio ultimately passed on the raunchy comedy about a pack of male dogs’ last hurrah the night before their buddy Bull (voiced by Adam Devine) is to be neutered.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
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The minister’s renown was not insignificant, with both proponents and those less keen about his ideas of achieving moral purity through food.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Aug. 2025
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Smotrich is a long-time proponent of expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which are widely considered to be in violation of international law.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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The film follows a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo (Maia Kealoha) who befriends an unidentified blue alien who crash lands onto Earth from space.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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The show also stars Wendell Pierce as the NYPD captain overseeing Elsbeth, and Carra Patterson plays an NYPD officer who befriends Elsbeth.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Trump has criticized Fed chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues for not moving more aggressively to cut interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Critical Role isn’t afraid to throw in guest stars at the table to add a little spice, with personal friends and colleagues dropping in for short or prolonged stints stretching back to Campaign 1.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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The coalition of European leaders, all longtime supporters of Ukraine amid its war with Russia, traveled to Washington, DC, as a group to shore up Zelenskyy's position, as Trump continues to push for a peace deal to end the more than three-year-long war.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The prize was established by the Central Arkansas Library System in 1999 in memory of William Booker Worthen, a longtime supporter of the public library and a 22-year member of CALS Board of Trustees.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s inner circle, including incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, close confidant Stephen Miller, and Vance, were among those who floated breaking up this sweeping legislative agenda into two or three separate bills, according to three people present.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sources familiar with the matter say that ever since the verdict, Combs’ associates and confidants appear emboldened by the mogul beating charges that could have sent him to prison for life.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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Our agency protocol prioritizes swiftly engaging with both positive sentiment to cultivate brand advocates and negative feedback for prompt, effective reputation management.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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So the matter went back to the City Council Planning and Development Committee in May and was recommended for approval, despite facing some opposition from residents and advocates.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The showgirl aesthetic is typically associated with the burlesque scene, where female performers adorned themselves with rhinestones, sequins, and feathers at various clubs, theaters, and lounges.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some oral and throat cancers are also associated with HPV infection.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friend. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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