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
Swift, meanwhile, stepped out with pals Ashley Avignone and Jerrod Carmichael on Wednesday, April 8, and was seen wearing an elegant look that appeared bridal-inspired as fans sleuth for details of the couple's upcoming ceremony.
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
In the show, Whyatt and his pals travel through fairytale worlds to save the day while teaching kids reading and phonics.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Yusuf and his pals are as stymied as the siblings themselves, and just as preoccupied by their status within a larger universe.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
That bird was apparently killed less than a quarter-mile from the ridge where my pal had wounded his gobbler in the left side.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
In the show, Whyatt and his pals travel through fairytale worlds to save the day while teaching kids reading and phonics.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Yusuf and his pals are as stymied as the siblings themselves, and just as preoccupied by their status within a larger universe.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
That bird was apparently killed less than a quarter-mile from the ridge where my pal had wounded his gobbler in the left side.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The nations in Southeast Asia, as well as Japan, will soon state their displeasure at having to suffer while their old Yankee friends are swimming in barrels of black gold.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brin and Page had a sort of buddy cop dynamic.—
Daniel Munoz,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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That point includes other comparable comedies with either stoner, buddy or coming-of-age ingredients.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That way, when the tuna show up the hooked baits blend in with the free-swimming chum.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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But unlike the two sequels that came later, this follow-up wasn't absolute chum.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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