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as in maidens
a young unmarried woman
he's engaged to a girl that his parents really like
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as in fillies
a female person who has not yet reached adulthood
when I was a girl, I wanted a horse so badly
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as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
found an old letter by my grandfather asking my grandmother to be his girl
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Recent Examples of girls
There’s the pleasant background noise of gossipy girls’ dinners and third dates.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
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.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The 34-year-old mother of four is teaming up with the Maher sisters for a fun, French girls' trip for the Thursday, July 2 episode of her Wave Original podcast, Not Gonna Lie.
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Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The three girls Fernandez referenced are Mila Yankelevich, 7, Erin Victoria Ko Han, 13, and Arielle ‘Ari’ Mazi Buchman, 10.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The Supreme Court this week issued several significant rulings, including the validity of late-arriving mail-in ballots, a challenge to the concept of birthright citizenship and the participation of transgender athletes on girls’ sports teams.
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Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Mama Frida Mollel, a respected community leader committed to advancing opportunities for women and girls.
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Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Daisy Chain Fields features an all-women lineup and 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Thirteen girls and a bull named Xanthus.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
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.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The 34-year-old mother of four is teaming up with the Maher sisters for a fun, French girls' trip for the Thursday, July 2 episode of her Wave Original podcast, Not Gonna Lie.
—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The three girls Fernandez referenced are Mila Yankelevich, 7, Erin Victoria Ko Han, 13, and Arielle ‘Ari’ Mazi Buchman, 10.
—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The Supreme Court this week issued several significant rulings, including the validity of late-arriving mail-in ballots, a challenge to the concept of birthright citizenship and the participation of transgender athletes on girls’ sports teams.
—
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Mama Frida Mollel, a respected community leader committed to advancing opportunities for women and girls.
—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Daisy Chain Fields features an all-women lineup and 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Thirteen girls and a bull named Xanthus.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girls
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Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher and Josh Tongue were dismissed in two double-wicket maidens by Henry.
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Many fans thought the original covers of Pratchett’s novels went too heavy on busty maidens and strapping men with big swords, undermining their literary merit, and a similar problem has beset the various screen adaptations from Sky and the BBC.
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This day in sports history 1946 — Two-year-old fillies Chakoora and Uleta become the first thoroughbreds to complete a transcontinental flight.
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The race is a prelude to the Preakness, featuring 3-year-old fillies (female race horses).
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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.
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Palace maids stand around a plump woman, struggling to fasten a black belt sash around her waist.
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Now footsteps are heard rushing up from the floor below, and Varsha is soon surrounded by her aunt’s retinue of maids and household staff.
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For all her talk of women as allies, Siebel Newsom portrays conservative women who criticize other women as dupes manipulated by MAGA leaders.
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And women who suspect their period pain is more severe than normal should not hesitate to speak with a health care provider, especially if symptoms are affecting their quality of life.
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“Girls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girls. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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