as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to
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Recent Examples of buddy
The older gentleman becomes his father, the little girl becomes his daughter, and everyone else surrounds him as buddies.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
In a supporting role, LaKeith Stanfield stands out as Steve, Jeff’s Army buddy who, with his girlfriend Michelle (a fine Juno Temple), is the fixer who tries to help him avoid being caught after escaping from prison.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Consider your work spouse or office buddy for these conversations.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
On Friday, buddies Jimmy Appleton and Blake Daugherty were scouting just before the season opened at noon.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
In a supporting role, LaKeith Stanfield stands out as Steve, Jeff’s Army buddy who, with his girlfriend Michelle (a fine Juno Temple), is the fixer who tries to help him avoid being caught after escaping from prison.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Consider your work spouse or office buddy for these conversations.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
On Friday, buddies Jimmy Appleton and Blake Daugherty were scouting just before the season opened at noon.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buddy
friend
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Lance Suaste, a junior at the university, was walking past the nearby Mountain Run apartments, having just been dropped off after spending the day at a friend’s house.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The conflict between Israel and Palestine was dividing friends, sparking tensions, and fueling rising acts of hostility.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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