as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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Recent Examples of gals
Check out the two gals holding hands.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
For the sensitive skin gals, this cleansing oil will soothe irritation and redness to calm signs of distress.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Each section of the famed hall had its handful of guys wearing snappy button Western shirts and gals wearing loud cowboy hats, like goths sporting black mascara at a My Chemical Romance Halloween gig.
—Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The rubber sole is also important for clumsy gals like myself.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Some of the guests on board include her pals Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie, and the article states that the gals also went into town.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Severance, as the overall nomination leader, should definitely not be counted out, nor should the Slough House guys and gals either, even if Slow Horses is operating at a buzz deficit this year.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Jimmy Choos usually are bedazzled, right, and are for real nightlife gals.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
For the sensitive skin gals, this cleansing oil will soothe irritation and redness to calm signs of distress.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Each section of the famed hall had its handful of guys wearing snappy button Western shirts and gals wearing loud cowboy hats, like goths sporting black mascara at a My Chemical Romance Halloween gig.
—Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The rubber sole is also important for clumsy gals like myself.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Some of the guests on board include her pals Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie, and the article states that the gals also went into town.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Severance, as the overall nomination leader, should definitely not be counted out, nor should the Slough House guys and gals either, even if Slow Horses is operating at a buzz deficit this year.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Jimmy Choos usually are bedazzled, right, and are for real nightlife gals.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gals
Noun
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But what about famous but mysterious girlfriends?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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While your gal might be perfectly happy with a card or bouquet, finding the best gifts for girlfriends requires a little more thought.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hawkins had been preparing for a relaxing trek when two young women approached him at the trailhead, asking about a missing dog.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The claim that American women born between 1960 and 1970 were the only cohort to experience their entire reproductive years with full and stable access to reproductive health care is accurate.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As of Tuesday afternoon, 280 school board members across 113 school districts in the state have signed the letter, citing concerns for girls' privacy and safety, as well as potential federal funding cuts in response to the state's noncompliance.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Surveillance footage reportedly showed young girls hopping fences in what appeared to be attempts to escape.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For a guy who claimed to be insecure about his vocal prowess, Ace is all swagger, peacocking his way through the city with a fistful of dollars and wicked ladies pursuing him.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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And how do the campaigns keep their supporting ladies afloat?—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Gals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gals. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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