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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 Zadie Smith might be the only literary gal who can let loose? — Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 7 July 2026 And always the wittiest gal at the party, whether grand soiree or dinner at the diner. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Those animals have a specific sugar molecule in their blood called alpha-gal. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 July 2026 This versatile style is great for the lazy gals who like to just get out of the shower and go. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gal

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So anyone and anything can become a stand-in for their outrage, even if the target didn’t do anything to hurt any of us, like the random woman who got death threats after she was caught on cam with her boss at a Coldplay concert.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of woman

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The man, who requested anonymity due to fears of immigration consequences, told CBS News Miami that his girlfriend was transferred to ICE custody following a traffic stop.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Orzabal credits the quick reactions of Emily, his girlfriend at the time, for getting him to the hospital and saving his life.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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The first murder is a girl slicing into her slumbering mother’s neck with a hacksaw; then her brother pounds his father’s face in with a baseball bat.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Flanked by hydrangea bushes, this charming Cape Cod-style cottage is the perfect spot for a bachelorette weekend or girls’ trip.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

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