friends 1 of 2

noun

Definition of friendsnext
plural of friend
1
as in buddies
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 supporters
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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friends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of friend
as in associates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friends
  1. buddies
  2. supporters
  3. colleagues
  4. proponents
  5. befriends
Noun
  • Against this backdrop of heightened demand for golf travel, Bandon Dunes – home to seven courses along the rugged coastline in southern Oregon – has emerged as a favorite for buddies’ trips and beyond.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Most of my high school buddies got married and started having kids at 18 or 19.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of buddies
Noun
  • For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nonprofits need to focus on nurturing their relationships with these valuable supporters.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporters
Noun
  • Stronger relationships with colleagues can lead to natural, open communication.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Identify the fans and superfans in your career—the colleagues, clients, and advocates who support you.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • While some managers may view this as a lack of ambition, proponents argue that easing into the week can enhance long-term productivity and morale.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With Congress on the fence about requiring carmakers to include AM radio, proponents this week are flooding the zone in a huge push to get the sometimes life-saving but old-school technology across the finish line.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of proponents
Verb
  • Childers sets out to start a new life in a small town and befriends a young boy and his mother.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The narrator befriends a quietly intense boy who spends his days reading in the (real-world) library.
    Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of befriends
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