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
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Aron Kay, a Yippie buddy known for throwing pies in the faces of establishment figures, said Weberman, more than academic scholars, developed a visceral understanding of the songwriter and was determined to coax Dylan back to taking political stands about issues like the Vietnam War.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Accountability buddies make movement breaks feel less daunting.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2025
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Lately, proponents of the cull have pointed to a 2023 study by researchers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, which seemed to show a reduction in bovine tuberculosis.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Hours before this year’s legislative session formally began, proponents of school vouchers had already embarked on their push for what is likely to be one of the most contested topics in Idaho over the coming months.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, the silver medal captured by Luz Long, the German long jumper who befriended Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, sold at auction for more than $488,000.—
Michael Casey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Naomi Watts had her Hollywood breakthrough as an aspiring actress in LA who befriends a woman (Laura Elena Harring) suffering from amnesia after a car accident, and the two come on the radar of a smarmy film director (Justin Theroux) who's being threatened by mobsters.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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My colleague Joe Reid has also chosen to shepherd one particular GoFundMe to completion.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Our colleagues Sergio Hernández and Nat Lash began digging into the older datasets, turning them into a searchable format.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
18 Jan. 2025
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Junior is the pride of Colombia’s Atlantic coast, and Rodriguez is Colombia’s star man, idolized and protected by the national team’s loyal supporters in Barranquilla.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Henry could have followed the French practice of appointing judges who effectively made the decisions to favor supporters and punish enemies.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Driving the news: Ortagus will join a team led by Trump's close friend and confidant Steve Witkoff.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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His confidants and supporters in the locker room were few, if any.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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Some legislators and advocates say faster results would allow less time for misinformation about election administration to take hold.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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Privacy advocates are also warning against using RedNote.—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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Coins are collectibles that have actual value associated with them, but their value on the market can far exceed their monetary value.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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As for omnivores, their gut microbiomes tended to have more bacteria associated with meat digestion, which makes sense.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friend. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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