as in woman
a female romantic companion
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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Recent Examples of gal
Potentially, there will be gals involved, which will be great for the game as female golfers are playing more and more on-course and off-course.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Thanks to all involved for allowing a set-in-her ways old gal to keep her fence.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
Even though she's never been a big nail art gal, Selena Gomez always has fun with her manicures.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
That gal writing that fantastic play.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Thanks to all involved for allowing a set-in-her ways old gal to keep her fence.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
Even though she's never been a big nail art gal, Selena Gomez always has fun with her manicures.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
That gal writing that fantastic play.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gal
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Katie Ledecky sets a world record in the women's 800-meter freestyle final in the TYR Pro Swim Series at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center on May 03, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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The store started in 1994 from one woman's dream and dedication.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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James Farthing and his girlfriend were arrested at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by USA TODAY on Friday.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Other phantoms visit, including Darin’s early girlfriend Connie Francis (Gracie Lawrence), but all lovers fade in the face of larger losses.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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The current president of the United States also shares daughter Tiffany Trump with his second ex-wife Marla Maples and son Barron Trump with his current wife, first lady Melania Trump.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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First lady Melania Trump accompanied the president to the pope's funeral.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gal. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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