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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Last week, the singer was spotted in a friend’s Instagram post wearing an airy sundress and coordinating white sneakers during a trip to London.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Sending his wife Luciana and all his family and friends our condolences.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Take a friend and have that person take a cell phone so that person can call 911 for help.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Last week, the singer was spotted in a friend’s Instagram post wearing an airy sundress and coordinating white sneakers during a trip to London.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Verb
The discourse started to boil when the Duchess of Sussex declared to friend Mindy Kaling that her last name is now Sussex in season 1 of Netflix’s With Love, Meghan, which premiered in March 2025.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Sending his wife Luciana and all his family and friends our condolences.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friend
Noun
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Much more fun to natter away with your travel buddy.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The film starts as a buddy comedy, with Niki helping out his elderly mentor, Harry, played by Dustin Hoffman, on tuning gigs.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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But for longtime leaders of education organizations and tech proponents, the book has become a problem.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Whatever proponents call these statutes, the national effect is the same.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Palmer-Tomkinson was friends with both William and Prince Harry, befriending them in childhood.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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In 2017, Gleeson played Knuckles McGinty, an inmate and prison chef who befriends the titular bear in Paddington 2.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to his onscreen role, the jazz musician played guitar in the show's in-studio ensemble, led by musical director and colleague Johnny Costa.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment – whether in conference rooms or during downtime – has been meticulously orchestrated.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Several supporters said raising a Pride flag in town would help LGBTQ+ residents feel accepted.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Union supporters contend that the thousands of workers — despite different titles and job areas — face similar dis-empowerment in their day-to-day jobs.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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For stars at that time, a photographer was, as my grandfather said, their best friend, their mentor, their confidant, their stylist, their career manager, because so many of the pictures then were in magazines, and that’s what got the attention of 20th Century Fox for Marilyn’s first contract.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The result is more messages and fewer real exchanges, and people turning to AI as their friend and confidant.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Wildfire resiliency advocates are warning that the loss of these funds will leave the state vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California’s next governor to take that threat seriously.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Environmental advocates say the removal left communities in the dark about chemical risks in their backyards.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Whole genome sequencing linked his illness to the outbreak strain associated with The Kebab Shop beef kofta, according to the lawsuit.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friend. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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