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
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.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals.
—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
There was no stage, just a jammed pack restaurant with folks wondering who would win the title as the closest looking doppelganger to Williams, including guys and gals.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The Rip, from the director Joe Carnahan, is a cop drama where macho guys (and gals) tote carbine rifles and grunt law-enforcement lingo—the kind of crime-genre pablum that commonly gets thrown onto Netflix in mid-January.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The sleeves on both the half-zip and long-sleeve tops are extra long, which is hard to find for tall gals like me.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Yes, Boz has all the women over for a speed-dating event because, like the best seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City, most of the gals are single.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
There was no stage, just a jammed pack restaurant with folks wondering who would win the title as the closest looking doppelganger to Williams, including guys and gals.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The Rip, from the director Joe Carnahan, is a cop drama where macho guys (and gals) tote carbine rifles and grunt law-enforcement lingo—the kind of crime-genre pablum that commonly gets thrown onto Netflix in mid-January.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The sleeves on both the half-zip and long-sleeve tops are extra long, which is hard to find for tall gals like me.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Yes, Boz has all the women over for a speed-dating event because, like the best seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City, most of the gals are single.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gals
Noun
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However, police circled back to Griffith after some of his ex-girlfriends and friends reported suspicious behavior.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One of the places that Abraaj targeted was the Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Kenya, a chain of nine for-profit hospitals that treat men as well as women.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, millions of Americans lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates, and tens of millions — particularly married women whose names have changed — could face additional hurdles under stricter requirements.—
Katherine “Kitty” Donovan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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King George enjoyed an afternoon with his two girls while at the Royal Lodge at Windsor in this sweet photo from 1946.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Following his role as a coach during Toyota’s Glow Up Classic during Super Bowl week in San Francisco, Pittman is back with the automotive manufacturer for a special NFL Draft flag football training camp featuring Pittsburgh high school girls flag players on the eve of draft night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The former ladies’ salon and winter garden have been gently refreshed, while a sage-green meeting room (restored to its original color and framed by a coffered ceiling) completes the suite of historic spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Good luck this weekend, ladies!—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Gals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gals. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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