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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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.
—Steve Sedgwick, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
How To Sign Up With Sleeper Promo Code Follow along with live NFL gamecasts, chat with friends and do pre-game research on the Sleeper app.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But even before Covid, Gen Z teens were less social than previous generations; according to the World Economic Forum, 28 % of 12th-graders in 2017 reported meeting with friends almost every day, compared with 52 % in 1976.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other videos Taylor shared showed the bride and groom practicing walking down the aisle and the couple’s family and friends toasting their drinks at a table after a wedding speech.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The wedding took place at Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club in northern Idaho and was attended by close friends and family, including Rob Lowe and Schwarzenegger's White Lotus costar Jason Isaacs, per the Daily Mail.
—Arielle Tschinkel, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Or maybe Vianne has somehow changed me, as friends grow alike with the passage of time.
—Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Travel may never be the same, but his family and friends – the Oceania crew included – have been a lifeline in finding the little moments of joy in travel again.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Helmed by friends Sarah Jackson, Emily Lilley, and Blaes Green, the store hosts 10 to 12 of them a month with genres ranging from graphic novels to cocktails.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.
—Steve Sedgwick, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
How To Sign Up With Sleeper Promo Code Follow along with live NFL gamecasts, chat with friends and do pre-game research on the Sleeper app.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But even before Covid, Gen Z teens were less social than previous generations; according to the World Economic Forum, 28 % of 12th-graders in 2017 reported meeting with friends almost every day, compared with 52 % in 1976.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other videos Taylor shared showed the bride and groom practicing walking down the aisle and the couple’s family and friends toasting their drinks at a table after a wedding speech.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The wedding took place at Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club in northern Idaho and was attended by close friends and family, including Rob Lowe and Schwarzenegger's White Lotus costar Jason Isaacs, per the Daily Mail.
—Arielle Tschinkel, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Or maybe Vianne has somehow changed me, as friends grow alike with the passage of time.
—Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Travel may never be the same, but his family and friends – the Oceania crew included – have been a lifeline in finding the little moments of joy in travel again.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friends
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Two players take on the roles of a brother and sister who are searching for their missing buddies on an island inhabited by some rather disturbing monsters.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, buddies Jimmy Appleton and Blake Daugherty were scouting just before the season opened at noon.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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And parents are enthusiastic supporters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Create Low-Stakes Opportunities for Visibility Gen Z often associates visibility with exposure to criticism.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Especially given the fact that the latter only associates itself with organic style stars, not limited to Solange and Beyoncé.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nolthenius and his colleagues had to rule out several other possibilities.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even some of Barrett’s liberal colleagues have said the Constitution and the rule of law could be at risk.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Google is one of the most ardent proponents of generative AI technology, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its research shows the new format is equally rigorous, and proponents say reading comprehension is better reflected in other parts of a college application.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And could her future be seen as a battle between two wannabe mother figures – between Maite and the nun who befriends Ainara.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the film, the 53-year-old actor will play a 70-something-year-old man who befriends a 70-year-old chicken.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Kendra Hilty, a TikTok user whose saga about falling in love with her psychiatrist has gone viral, her chatbots are like confidants.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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The new board members include close confidants like Susie Wiles, his chief of staff, and Pam Bondi, the attorney general.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
1 Aug. 2025
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friends. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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