Buddy
Buddy noun - A person who has a strong liking for and trust in another.
Usage example: my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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That was not Fresno Bob, rather it was William "Bill" Taylor, Snake's old war buddy and partner in crime.
Source: Film / Escape from New York -
Tokumei Sentai Go Busters deserves special mention, as instead of just one Robot Buddy for the team, each Buster has their own "Buddyroid" partner.
Source: Robot Buddy -
The fight's a bit more metaphorical in Ace Attorney, but Detective Badd refers to his partner Prosecutor Faraday as his "battle-buddy" due to the many legal battles they've fought together.
Source: Bash Brothers
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