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
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Many were neighbors, Hollywood pals and friends from my 20-plus years of sobriety in the 12-step recovery community, which has had an enormous presence in the Palisades and Malibu for decades.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Michael Scherer, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
With such an important occasion approaching, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wants to give parents, caregivers, family members and friends the opportunity to share their appreciation of these students' accomplishments.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Heidi was heartened to hear several neighbors and friends plan to rebuild their homes — if insurance payouts come through.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Many were neighbors, Hollywood pals and friends from my 20-plus years of sobriety in the 12-step recovery community, which has had an enormous presence in the Palisades and Malibu for decades.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
But for months, Obama has shared with Biden and friends his deep concerns about Trump’s political strengths and the real possibility he is elected again in November.
—Michael Scherer, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
With such an important occasion approaching, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wants to give parents, caregivers, family members and friends the opportunity to share their appreciation of these students' accomplishments.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friend
Noun
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One of his skating buddies posted a video on Instagram of the last day.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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One thing leads to another, and as is common with such hedonistic reunions among longtime buddies, somebody ends up with a switchblade in their neck.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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Parts of Trump’s plan have some high-profile proponents: namely JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, the leader of the world’s largest bank.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked a bill that proponents said would ensure that newborns surviving abortions received medical care and critics said would add legal risks for doctors.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Regan befriended Bridger, who died in 1881 blind and penniless after living his final years in Westport, and rubbed shoulders with the James brothers.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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Facing an epic bout of writers’ block while cooped up in a rotting Los Angeles hotel, Barton befriends a diabolically charismatic traveling salesman named Charlie (Goodman) who’s staying down the hall.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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His involvement with Max (Laura Haddock) thrusts him on an international journey that puts him at odds with both Russian gangsters and his own colleagues in intelligence.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Lewis said being from Kansas, lots of her students and colleagues went to watch the prestigious skating championship.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee and,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Taake, 36, was serving a 6-year sentence in a Colorado prison when President Donald Trump pardoned him and 1,500 other MAGA supporters for seizing the Capitol in protest of his 2020 election defeat.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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And, bolstered by supporters, the mom was indeed successful in getting the Alabama Supreme Court to issue an administrative order excusing breastfeeding people, per local news outlet, KFYR-TV.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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The guy who never played college basketball and went to UCLA with the intention of going to medical school became the Lakers legend’s primary offseason trainer and, ultimately, close confidant.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Even more shocking, the percentage of respondents who listed zero confidants nearly tripled.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Today marks School Choice Week, a time when advocates of educational freedom highlight and promote the value of school choice.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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Transgender rights advocates claim there are as many as 15,000 transgender service members in the U.S. military, though a RAND Corporation study from 2016 found the number to be in the low thousands.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Artists Equity, Affleck's production company with Matt Damon, is one of the companies associated with the film, but neither he nor Damon are listed as a producer in the credits.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Red is typically associated with love, the heart and strong feelings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friend. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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