buddies

NOUN

friend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

associate chum co-worker companion comrade confidant crony mate peer

STRONG

intimate pal sidekick

WEAK

co-mate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enemy foe opponent stranger

Example Sentences

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All of us have lots of unexpected places to spread social influence; to our parents, co-workers, run-club buddies, and on and on.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

A lot of my high school buddies — and college guys, too — were joining.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

He brought his nephew and two work buddies, and they got to the course at 4 a.m. for a day he spent a lifetime dreaming about.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

My parents knew nothing about finance and investing, so my buddies and I had to figure it out on our own.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Freddie and two of his hockey buddies hovered beside me.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely