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
All the low-maintenance gals out there can sit pretty with a no-frills lob like this one by stylist Ashley Ruiz.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 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.
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Greg Cote
june 7,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
Disney Channel gals got to stay together.
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Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 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.
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Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
The gals’ night together becomes an illuminating, madcap journey, transforming their feud into friendship.
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Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals.
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Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Her coven of no-nonsense gals and transitioning beta males began cheering wildly.
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Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 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
Disney Channel gals got to stay together.
—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 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
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals.
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Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Her coven of no-nonsense gals and transitioning beta males began cheering wildly.
—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gals
Noun
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As the only single player on Team Europe during the 2023 Ryder Cup, the golfer humorously posed with all of his teammates' wives and girlfriends following their win in Rome.
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On June 6, Bunnie posted another video of herself enjoying the serene outdoors with some girlfriends.
Noun
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On board the deportation flight were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights, The Associated Press reported.
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
Noun
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There’s the pleasant background noise of gossipy girls’ dinners and third dates.
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In 2006, a Vietnamese court convicted him of committing obscene acts with two girls ages 10 and 11 and sentenced him to four years in jail.
Noun
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In Flossie’s new deal with Raq, her ladies now also deliver narcotics to buyers.
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Brown had been expecting soup and sandwiches, but the ladies had made a fuss.
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“Gals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gals. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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