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
Jake Rosenberg — who recently photographed Meghan for her lifestyle brand, As ever, and photos that appeared in her exclusive interview with PEOPLE — shared a behind-the-scenes snap with his longtime pal on his Instagram Stories on Sunday, April 20.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
John Doyle, who lived four doors down on 96th Place, and whose late brother Joe had been my pal since first grade, rested his hand on my shoulder.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
An outgoing, flirty foil to Ellie’s brusque, steely demeanor, Dina’s playful banter with her pal is laced with the charge of friendly conversation that could tip into romantic intimacy on a dime.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 14 Apr. 2025
While her pals Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner made their way to Coachella Valley to party the weekend away, mademoiselle Bella Hadid had her commitments in Paris—continuing, too, her allegiance to midriff-baring looks.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
John Doyle, who lived four doors down on 96th Place, and whose late brother Joe had been my pal since first grade, rested his hand on my shoulder.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
An outgoing, flirty foil to Ellie’s brusque, steely demeanor, Dina’s playful banter with her pal is laced with the charge of friendly conversation that could tip into romantic intimacy on a dime.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 14 Apr. 2025
While her pals Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner made their way to Coachella Valley to party the weekend away, mademoiselle Bella Hadid had her commitments in Paris—continuing, too, her allegiance to midriff-baring looks.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
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Listen to this article An emotional vigil that drew family, friends and community activists was held Wednesday for a beloved Harlem grandmother, businesswoman and community leader killed by a stray bullet in the crossfire of a shooting.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Two witnesses took the stand on the first day of testimony, a friend of O'Keefe who was there when his body was found and a paramedic who tried to revive him.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The buddy comedy was up against a very condensed marketing and PR window and still managed to pull off a viral campaign featuring film stars Keke Palmer and SZA.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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It was revealed that the bombing was orchestrated by two former U.S. Army buddies, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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