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gal

noun

ˈgal

Definition of gal

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 Sometimes the allergy doesn’t appear until days or weeks after the initial tick bite, which is why alpha-gal is often misdiagnosed as food poisoning. — Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026 The difference between being exposed to alpha-gal syndrome from eating red meat and from a tick bite has to do with where the alpha gal enters the body. — Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026 The antibodies create sensitivity toward alpha-gal and the risk of developing the allergy. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Zadie Smith might be the only literary gal who can let loose? — Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gal

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Pattullo said that the abuse directed toward women athletes also differed qualitatively from what male athletes received.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
But now, all of a sudden I'm also made aware that this woman who paved the way for modern astronomy is just sitting right there, mere feet away from me across the tent.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of woman

Noun

After all, their eventual conversation about kids with Samir’s girlfriend takes place while Issa is peacefully tied up in a chair.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Now, with the dust of the last few years settling, Munn is recentering her focus on what brings her happiness, such as going back to work, hanging out with her close girlfriends, date nights with her husband, and all things fashion.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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The two girls were falsely listed as recruits for the university’s crew team, even though neither ever participated in the sport.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Even the Barbie doll, while often derided for promoting an unhealthy body image for developing children, offered girls a glimpse of a different future than as a wife and mother, Kimmel argues.

— Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of girl

Noun

Whether through her singing, or her larger-than-life persona and brand, or her entertaining and acting and Dollywood theme park and philanthropy, this is a legendary lady who will continue to be loved by all with a lasting legacy.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Hunting a lady tiger with cubs posed some special problems, so Upendra Singh went to his father for advice.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

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