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
Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
Like many immigrant parents, my mom and dad weren’t too keen on me going to friend’s houses or inviting them over to ours.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024
Leia Mendoza, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite saving double the total amount that Harry did, Ron ends up with significantly less than his friend.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
With the Bath & Body Works x Sweethearts collab, those of us who remember sending classmates and friends clandestine messages via Sweethearts’ Conversation Hearts are in for a trip down memory lane.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
Like many immigrant parents, my mom and dad weren’t too keen on me going to friend’s houses or inviting them over to ours.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
All thanks to my old friends (cough) at NBC joining my new Samsung TV Plus friends.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite saving double the total amount that Harry did, Ron ends up with significantly less than his friend.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friend
Noun
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That leaves Vivas, who cofounded an earlier startup with AppLovin’s CEO Adam Foroughi and invested early in his buddy’s latest venture, as one of three billionaires from the company on this year’s list (all of them newcomers).—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This buddy comedy is perfect for dinosaur fans and tells an inspirational tale about friendship.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Host a challenge forum with a proponent, a skeptic, and a synthesizer.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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To answer this question, Lam looks to the ancient Chinese philosopher Han Fei, an important proponent of the school of thought known as Legalism.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the details of Mamet's manila envelope scene line up perfectly with her last appearance on the show, which saw her character Joyce, a photographer who befriends Elizabeth Moss' Peggy, show off a series of graphic photos from a brutal crime scene.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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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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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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Wollweber and his colleagues wanted to see if the Lokiarchaea’s tubulin-like proteins behaved like the eukaryotic versions.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Participants are currently gathering pledges from friends and supporters.—
Nate Heinold,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fields had plenty of supporters in the locker room and even on the staff.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was known to be a confidant of Linda Yaccarino, the former NBCU ad-sales chairman who became CEO of the social-media outlet now known as X before leaving in July.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rick Rivas, California vice president for the American Beverage Association, is a close confidant and adviser to his brother, who was first elected speaker in July 2023, the month Moreno joined the office.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This consultative approach can turn potential customers into long-term advocates, proving your commitment to their success over your own sale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An advocate for free speech and limited government, Kirk also used his sizable platform to spread falsehoods and conspiracy theories about topics including climate change, vaccines, transgender people and demographic change.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lifting of some regulatory burdens on businesses does not mean that the risk associated with dangerous work will disappear, or that companies should stop protecting employees from death and injuries.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friend. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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