as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
I always choose my best pal for my softball team first
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Recent Examples of pal
The brand will further grow next July with gears turning on a UFC event at the White House as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, a product of White’s relationship with pal Donald Trump.
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Greg Cote
august 12, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
But Luffy and his pals will also meet some new friends, specifically Sagal's Dr. Kureha and the pint-sized Tony Tony Chopper, a much-beloved character from the manga.
—EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Ellison emphasizes that it can even be done in your backyard or a local garden, and bringing a pal along could make the experience less scary.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
One of the biggest milestones in pregnancy is the chance to celebrate your new addition with your closest pals at a baby shower.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
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Greg Cote
august 12, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
But Luffy and his pals will also meet some new friends, specifically Sagal's Dr. Kureha and the pint-sized Tony Tony Chopper, a much-beloved character from the manga.
—EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Ellison emphasizes that it can even be done in your backyard or a local garden, and bringing a pal along could make the experience less scary.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
One of the biggest milestones in pregnancy is the chance to celebrate your new addition with your closest pals at a baby shower.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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In the photos, Thompson is seen playing baseball alongside his family and friends — and in one photo, poses in the dugout with his arm around Megan, 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the rest of the clip, Bob interviews a series of his friends before the show to get their predictions for how often Gaga will ask the crowd to raise their hands.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a twist, the kidnappers mistakenly snatch Trey’s buddy Kyle (Elijah Wright) – the son of King’s driver and childhood friend Paul (Jeffrey Wright) – but the deal for Kyle's life remains.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Still, the studio ultimately passed on the raunchy comedy about a pack of male dogs’ last hurrah the night before their buddy Bull (voiced by Adam Devine) is to be neutered.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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