Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendlies
Noun
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Lena Marie contacted the center on Antusas’ behalf when the two were just friends.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Users can explore articles, product guides and advice from editors, medical professionals and patients, as well as create their own registry for family and friends to shop from.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Cochran — who was mentored by celebrity chef Marc Forgione and now counts him among her buddies — friends and family are at her core.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The king certainly won't attack his buddies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The passing of his striking mother at age 35 from breast cancer, a woman who attracted many of his elementary school chums to vie for a spot in her carpool, devastated a young Felder at the dawn of his teen years.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The shot was redirected home by Marchment, ingratiating him with his new chums.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
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The cast also includes franchise familiars Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bury says her opponent is more interested in cozying up to her political pals than tackling the complicated MWRD business at hand.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Villagrán conducted research on Chilean Air Force officers and non-commissioned officers who were tortured by their own comrades for refusing to participate in the coup.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Memes circulated afterward suggesting that Petro had caved to Trump, or that the two were newfound amigos.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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After 40 years, Chevy Chase wants to get the amigos back together.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Collaboration with the school district and community partners helps ensure that our goals are aligned and our impact is meaningful.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Friendlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendlies. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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