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as in buddies
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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as in supporters
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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Recent Examples of friends
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Tokyo — An Australian snowboarder has died on a trip with friends to Japan after her backpack became caught in a ski lift leaving her suspended in midair, according to Japanese police and the lift operator.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
My mom, who lives a couple blocks away, and my friends were all okay.
—Erin Austen Abbott, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
In scenes leading up to the baby's arrival, the parents-to-be, family and friends were shown at what appears to be a baby shower and at milestones along the way such as the 15-week ultrasound.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
O'Hara began by acknowledging that everyone had their own story about the beloved actor, from the bellhop who helped with his luggage at a hotel to the parents of his children's friends and everyone in between.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Former Texas right fielder Dylan Campbell — one of the most entertaining players to come through the program — said his dad Donovan and Wilson were close friends.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
Even my friends who are avid runners and competitive athletes—all of whom tend to splurge on the best sneakers—were converted to the AllSwifit Active5K Sneakers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
In an interview aired Monday on The Howard Stern Show, the famous friends opened up about their bond, which has weathered several storms of bad fortune, especially where Affleck is concerned.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
She was also spotted alongside friends and family celebrating Skenes winning the award during the selection show after the 2025 season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Tokyo — An Australian snowboarder has died on a trip with friends to Japan after her backpack became caught in a ski lift leaving her suspended in midair, according to Japanese police and the lift operator.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
My mom, who lives a couple blocks away, and my friends were all okay.
—Erin Austen Abbott, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
In scenes leading up to the baby's arrival, the parents-to-be, family and friends were shown at what appears to be a baby shower and at milestones along the way such as the 15-week ultrasound.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
O'Hara began by acknowledging that everyone had their own story about the beloved actor, from the bellhop who helped with his luggage at a hotel to the parents of his children's friends and everyone in between.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Former Texas right fielder Dylan Campbell — one of the most entertaining players to come through the program — said his dad Donovan and Wilson were close friends.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
Even my friends who are avid runners and competitive athletes—all of whom tend to splurge on the best sneakers—were converted to the AllSwifit Active5K Sneakers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
In an interview aired Monday on The Howard Stern Show, the famous friends opened up about their bond, which has weathered several storms of bad fortune, especially where Affleck is concerned.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friends
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The viewer might wonder if the scene of Anna interacting with neighbor James (Shane Harper) and his drinking buddies, who are hanging out on lawn chairs in the drive, elicits more anxiety for her safety than the director intended.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Our buddies who also run chess clubs don’t have as many women (in their clubs), either.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Authorities ultimately barred Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending the match, citing security concerns, after large-scale protests were planned.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some colleagues left their jobs, but others navigated the situation and rose into more powerful positions.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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South Florida viewers and TV colleagues were mourning this week after learning that a familiar weather personality had died in a plane crash.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Critics of phasing out natural gas argue that much of the electricity on the grid comes from natural gas, but proponents say renewable energy is making up a larger share.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at New York University who has written about modern masculinity, has been among the most vocal proponents of the idea that drinking plays a crucial social role in American society.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The actress voices the mother of a character named Iris, who befriends the titular Arco.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the series has so far introduced Storm End’s Ser Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings), the jovial lord also known as the Laughing Storm, who befriends Dunk in the first episode.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trump and Lauder have remained close friends and confidants ever since.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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On the other hand, friends and confidants don’t see Stidham stretching himself much for Sunday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Survivors can also contact victim advocates for support, information and resources by calling (805) 568-2400 or toll-free at (855) 840-4171.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friends. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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