friendly with
idiom
: having a casual rather than close friendship
They are friendly with their new neighbors.
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Rattan, additionally, is friendly with Homa’s trainer, his physical therapist, and Greiner.
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The high-profile event is expected to be attended by the leaders of several countries that are friendly with Russia, including China’s Xi Jinping.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The outlet noted that Feely has played golf with President Donald Trump both in Bedminster and Mar-a-Lago, while also becoming friendly with Republican leaders in the state.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Surely anyone who is friendly with your daughter will wish her well without being prompted by mail.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The high-profile event is expected to be attended by the leaders of several countries that are friendly with Russia, including China’s Xi Jinping.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The outlet noted that Feely has played golf with President Donald Trump both in Bedminster and Mar-a-Lago, while also becoming friendly with Republican leaders in the state.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Surely anyone who is friendly with your daughter will wish her well without being prompted by mail.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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“Friendly with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendly%20with. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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