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 special will feature a mix of original and classic holiday songs as Rubble and his PAW Patrol pals try to stop Mayor Humdinger from snatching Santa’s presents.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
Since the sun is in Libra, no one wants to be a bad pal who doesn't give their besties enough attention.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Trump pals Larry Ellison and Marc Andreessen will be among its most powerful new owners.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Good news for everyone in the Black Rabbit’s inner circle, including chef Roxie (Amaka Okafor), best pal, musician and fashion designer, and financial backer Wes (Sope Dirisu), Wes’ girlfriend and interior designer Estelle (Cleopatra Coleman), and star hostess Anna (Abbey Lee).
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
Since the sun is in Libra, no one wants to be a bad pal who doesn't give their besties enough attention.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Trump pals Larry Ellison and Marc Andreessen will be among its most powerful new owners.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Good news for everyone in the Black Rabbit’s inner circle, including chef Roxie (Amaka Okafor), best pal, musician and fashion designer, and financial backer Wes (Sope Dirisu), Wes’ girlfriend and interior designer Estelle (Cleopatra Coleman), and star hostess Anna (Abbey Lee).
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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Maybe your parents taught you a lot about David Bowie, your friends taught you to enjoy Pokémon cards, and too many late hours on Reddit taught you about Doomsday prepping.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
1 Oct. 2025
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An adaptation of Perry’s play of the same name, released by Lionsgate, the original film follows four married couples — close friends who reunite once a year for a weeklong vacation together.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Edwards retreated to the Dark Forest in Germany with the actual nuclear bearings, and reached out to his Navy SEAL buddy, James Reece (Chris Pratt), to share his mindset of how war bureaucrats have set up real soldiers to fail in their efforts to keep the free world safe.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, read on for tips and advice on how to decline group invitations and, gracefully, break up with your accountability buddy.—
Jenessa Connor,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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