friendlies

noun

Definition of friendliesnext
plural of friendly
as in friends

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  1. buddies
  2. pals
  3. colleagues
Noun
  • Here are a few key details about each person, who are my coworkers, my buddies, and my family members.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The two, who had grown up in the area, had been buddies since seventh grade, after getting to know each other at summer Bible camp.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of buddies
Noun
  • Centering on toddler pals Tommy, Chuckie, Phil and Lil, Rugrats debuted in 1991 on Nickelodeon and ran for nine seasons before signing off in 2004.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Whether networking or gathering with your best pals, this is a great time to socialize.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of pals
Noun
  • After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The former officials are still in touch with colleagues who work at the FDA.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of colleagues
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