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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In the aftermath of her husband’s death, Hollis decides to host a weekend on Nantucket with girlfriends from different eras of her life (played by stars Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, D'Arcy Carden and Gemma Chan).
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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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Mansfield is currently serving a life sentence in California and four concurrent life sentences in Florida in connection with the murders of five women and girls between 1975 and 1980.
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This ancient poem isn’t interested in scolding women for their sexuality, but in the establishment of honor in the elite household.
Noun
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While the boys participated in the challenge with six new girls over in Casa Amor, the other female Islanders were left in the villa watching the action unfold on-screen — and wondering where their men were.
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Like Lilith Fair, there will be a strong philanthropic element with net proceeds from the festival benefiting nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
Noun
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The dancefloor is fun and all, but the ladies room is where the real drama goes down.
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Repping the ladies are Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1961), Shonda Rhimes (1970) and Stranger Things' Natalia Dyer (1995).
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“Gals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gals. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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