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
Celebrate that history and our pollinator pals with a day of family-friendly fun that includes live music from BEE!
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Even Iran’s pal, Vladimir Putin, invader of Ukraine, who has been using Iranian drones against the Ukrainians, doesn’t want a nuclear Iran.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
The Tramp tries to strike it rich in Alaska during the Klondike gold rush with his eternal optimist of a pal, Big Jim.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Yesterday, for dinner with pal Fai Khadra, Jenner offered a much more put-together take on casual.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Even Iran’s pal, Vladimir Putin, invader of Ukraine, who has been using Iranian drones against the Ukrainians, doesn’t want a nuclear Iran.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
The Tramp tries to strike it rich in Alaska during the Klondike gold rush with his eternal optimist of a pal, Big Jim.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Yesterday, for dinner with pal Fai Khadra, Jenner offered a much more put-together take on casual.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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Indeed, environmental advocacy groups appear to share her concerns, and several, including Friends of the Everglades, sued the DeSantis administration on Friday in an effort to halt the project.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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The circumstances varied, from hikers bringing their furry friends on multi-day backpacking trips to taking them up 14,000-foot peaks, but in every case, sheer exhaustion was the primary cause.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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Apartments don't last forever, but friendships can in the 2025 buddy comedy One of Them Days.—
Sophie Dodd,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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When Cameron came down with Covid in 2022 and had to miss a couple of shows, Pearl Jam turned to original drummer Dave Krusen, multi-instrumentalist Josh Klinghoffer, and longtime band buddy Richard Stuverud to play in his absence.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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