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
DiMarco’s girlfriend, played by Skinner’s real-life pal Mary Beth Barone, 33, poses as a chill blonde popular girl but harbors a secret love of Twilight.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 May 2025
Here’s how to support one (or both) pals while keeping the group chat civil.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 May 2025
And the moral, the story here is always ski with friends and don't eat the oysters, pals..
Mirna: Don't the oysters , .
—Outside Online, 14 May 2025
Maybe the Cubs, perennially in need of divine intervention, will now have a new pal in a high place.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 May 2025
Here’s how to support one (or both) pals while keeping the group chat civil.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 May 2025
And the moral, the story here is always ski with friends and don't eat the oysters, pals..
Mirna: Don't the oysters , .
—Outside Online, 14 May 2025
Maybe the Cubs, perennially in need of divine intervention, will now have a new pal in a high place.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Other photos in the post showcased The Kardashians star doing yoga in front of a sunset with friends Phil Riportella and Simon Huck.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The buddy comedy finds Hopps, the police department’s first rabbit cop, working full-time with Wilde, the sly fox and former grifter.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Photograph: Sabrina Kelly; Getty Images Around the time Smith started working on One Shot, Hay began to suspect that his buddy’s finances were not all in order.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
20 May 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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