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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The group late last year unveiled generative AI-powered "Teammates", computer-controlled buddies supposed to join in matches with human players.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

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

Here’s the way my golf buddies roll: Obviously, eagle or birdie putts must be putted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

They were too far away for Candice to really see them, but with one glance at Brandon, she knew it had to be Milo and his buddies.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson