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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This film marks the official debut of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team and co-stars Chan's longtime martial arts buddies, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, both major stars in their own right.
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
Less than one week after their heartbreaking story was shared across the Chicago area, two best buddy rescue canines are settling into their new home.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition to Glenn, The White Lotus Season 3 guest stars Sam Rockwell as Frank, a buddy of Rick’s who is trying to sort out his complicated life in Bangkok.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Fall-Out During that trip to Western Pennsylvania, my buddy and I stuck four trout in two days.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
Less than one week after their heartbreaking story was shared across the Chicago area, two best buddy rescue canines are settling into their new home.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition to Glenn, The White Lotus Season 3 guest stars Sam Rockwell as Frank, a buddy of Rick’s who is trying to sort out his complicated life in Bangkok.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Fall-Out During that trip to Western Pennsylvania, my buddy and I stuck four trout in two days.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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