gals

plural of gal

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Recent Examples of gals That’s probably out of necessity because a lot of these guys and gals probably do that for self-preservation because things get so dark. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026 Bucking Fastard, Werner Herzog’s first fiction film since 2019, belongs to a hallowed lineage of cinema about weird gals getting into mischief. Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 Imagine a lightweight serum packed with PDRN and hyaluronic acid in spray form, which is perfect for lazy gals like me. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 That group of gals came to the realization that the experience had now become more of a cutthroat game. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Did Penelope, Helen of Troy, Athena, Calypso, and the rest of the Greek gals and goddesses deserve to be more epic than the attractive but flattened handmaidens even IMAX couldn’t enhance? Lisa Henricksson, Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026 Then in Game 3 Saturday night, host Vegas storms to 4-0 lead, Carolina scores three gals in 39 seconds en route to 4-4 knot; Vegas wins in double-OT. Greg Cote june 7, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy. Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 The gals’ night together becomes an illuminating, madcap journey, transforming their feud into friendship. Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gals
Noun
  • The photos were first seen in February as part of a special digital cover issue spotlighting some of the league’s most prominent WAGs — wives and girlfriends.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Zverev has maintained his innocence of both accounts, while agreeing to a $218,000 settlement in 2024 with one of his ex-girlfriends in a German court.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Men currently play best-of-five sets throughout the singles competition at all four Grand Slams, while women play best-of-three.
    Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In past seasons, Joe’s immaturity was directed towards women; this time, it’s channeled into his relationship with Nathan, who acts even more immaturely.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Rose has long been a beloved name in America, ranking on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 baby names list for girls since 1900.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Michele plays Darcy Miles, a Pilates Princess and trainer who, when asked to whip her girls into shape, flexes her muscles too hard.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For the ladies, Ron's crew provides cherries that are dangled over their faces.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Gals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gals. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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