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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
all of the people in my new department seem friendly as a friendly gesture, we presented our new neighbors with a plate of homemade cookies
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as in familiar
closely acquainted
we're friendly with our neighbors
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as in positive
expressing approval
a friendly sign that our pet project would be approved
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as in obliging
willing to do a favor
a kid-friendly restaurant with high chairs and a special menu for small-fry appetites
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as in helpful
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the state's attitude towards commercial development is widely regarded as friendly to the business community
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as in intimate
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Recent Examples of friendly
Nate Rau, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Still, some observers point out that Trump 2.0 might not be as friendly to the industry as his first time in office.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 July 2022
Events for May 26 include a stress management program 10-11 a.m., low vision tips and tricks noon to 1 p.m. and friendly beat the champs chair volleyball and corn hole competitions 1-2 p.m.
—Carol Kovach, cleveland, 24 May 2022
Reuters, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
In that time, El Tri has played significantly more matches on this side of the border than at home, regularly packing NFL stadiums across the country by scheduling friendlies against lower caliber squads.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The roster for Sunday's friendly is loaded with professional players, including two holdovers from this summer's gold medal squad: midfielder Hal Hershfelt and defender Emily Sams.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Still, some observers point out that Trump 2.0 might not be as friendly to the industry as his first time in office.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
Adverb
Midtown offices offers an excellent view — especially of the giant purple robot and friendly-looking hot dog that are waving from behind skyscrapers.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 July 2022
Events for May 26 include a stress management program 10-11 a.m., low vision tips and tricks noon to 1 p.m. and friendly beat the champs chair volleyball and corn hole competitions 1-2 p.m.
—Carol Kovach, cleveland, 24 May 2022
Noun
The team, named Fenix FC after the mythical bird symbolizing rebirth, played some friendlies and seven-a-side games last season but now competes in the fifth tier in the northwestern region of Catalonia after being incorporated into a local club in the Barcelona suburb of Sant Feliu de Llobregat.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
In that time, El Tri has played significantly more matches on this side of the border than at home, regularly packing NFL stadiums across the country by scheduling friendlies against lower caliber squads.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendly
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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The wave is on course to approach the same region of warm water that produced hurricanes Rafael, Milton and Helene.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Training is half-hearted, and employees revert to familiar practices, refusing to fully leverage the new tools at their disposal.Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tri-band Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) mesh adds the 6-GHz band to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Defender Rafael Santos looked calm after training and agrees about the positive vibes.Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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The university's student newspaper, The Villanovan, reported that the actor was handing out water and snacks (and obliging selfie requests) on that campus as well.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But on this day’s errand, in the New Pioneer produce aisle, Greenwell could be mistaken for someone a little more quotidian: an obliging, slightly flustered midwestern husband.Sarah Thankam Mathews, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
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The workshop is particularly helpful for first-time parents to reinforce their role as their child’s first teacher.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, few ingredients—and zero produce items, which can be particularly tricky to know where and how to store—come with helpful guidelines.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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But, even with an iconic whimsical vibe, Free People actually offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, accessories and intimates.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Another licensing partner, the IHL Group, singled out kids’ sleepwear and basics, women’s intimates and women’s sleepwear as popular categories, according to Shannon Spitzfaden, public relations and marketing manager.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
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Jonathan and his team were all very, very, very gracious.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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That’s about as close as this gritty six-part drama gets to Doctor Who, though.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Paying upwards of $15 million a year for a closer is quite a steep price to pay when there are other solid options available for much cheaper.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendly. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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