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
These jeans have a relaxed fit and are mid-rise, which is perfect for my gals who want something to sit right in the middle waist.
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Riana Singh, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Yes, running a wellness company—an app, nonetheless—is quite different from enjoying a glass of white wine at 10 a.m. with your gals and interviewing celebrities on national television.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 28 May 2025
These gals can talk about anything, share embarrassing moments or get out of harm's way together.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 9 July 2025
Pep Comics #26, 1942 Known as Riverdale’s privileged princess, Veronica Lodge is the richest gal in town.
—Anna Turning, NBC news, 29 June 2025
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Riana Singh, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Yes, running a wellness company—an app, nonetheless—is quite different from enjoying a glass of white wine at 10 a.m. with your gals and interviewing celebrities on national television.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 28 May 2025
These gals can talk about anything, share embarrassing moments or get out of harm's way together.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 9 July 2025
Pep Comics #26, 1942 Known as Riverdale’s privileged princess, Veronica Lodge is the richest gal in town.
—Anna Turning, NBC news, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gal
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Throughout the year, videos of ICE arrests in which agents have been captured smashing the window of a car with a pregnant woman inside, vigorously beating a man who is curled up on the asphalt, and tossing tear gas canisters near a toddler and a baby have gone viral.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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While not universal, there are clear patterns in how men and women tend to engage with AI tools like ChatGPT, voice assistants, and smart search.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Campbell was suspected of taking the money and using it for personal expenses, including for big game hunting trips in Alaska, Africa, and other locations; taxidermy fees; jewelry; gambling; and direct payments to his girlfriend, the DOJ said.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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According to his girlfriend Maritza Zamorano, who organized a GoFundMe campaign for his legal defense, Itzep-Caba has no criminal record and is known for his dedication, teamwork, and leadership.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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In a recent interview with Vulture, Akerman, 47, said that the Netflix series' creative team referenced first lady Melania Trump while explaining the character Margo — a socialite with dark secrets whose husband, Jed (Dermot Mulroney), is running for Texas governor.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, filed for divorce from her husband Dr. Howard Krein on Monday, Aug. 11, according to court records.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gal. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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