as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
I always choose my best pal for my softball team first
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Recent Examples of pals
In addition to one very big bow, the clip also starred a then-unknown John Leguizamo as one of the artist's pals.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Hollywood pals, including Josh Gad, posted tributes in his honor.
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Rance Collins,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman, after all, are pals.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Joined by its fellow soft herb pals, oregano and chives, basil brightens up this easy cheese spread.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Swift invited everyone from then boyfriend Tom Hiddleston to pals like Lena Dunham, Gigi Hadid, and Uzo Aduba to jump for millennial Instagram-pose joy while wearing red, white, and blue.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
David Letterman ranks among those few pals.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
His happiest gatherings, however, might be impromptu, as local pals grab one of his extra parking spots and make their way down his private path to the water.
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Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Sliced tomatoes in several shades and sizes had been piled onto bread, one falling into the other like drunk pals.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Hollywood pals, including Josh Gad, posted tributes in his honor.
—
Rance Collins,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman, after all, are pals.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Joined by its fellow soft herb pals, oregano and chives, basil brightens up this easy cheese spread.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Swift invited everyone from then boyfriend Tom Hiddleston to pals like Lena Dunham, Gigi Hadid, and Uzo Aduba to jump for millennial Instagram-pose joy while wearing red, white, and blue.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
David Letterman ranks among those few pals.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
His happiest gatherings, however, might be impromptu, as local pals grab one of his extra parking spots and make their way down his private path to the water.
—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Sliced tomatoes in several shades and sizes had been piled onto bread, one falling into the other like drunk pals.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
Noun
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
Noun
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Solo travelers might ask their butlers for assistance securing card game players, shore outing buddies, or tablemates for dinner.
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He’s even made a game out of it with his travel buddies.
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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