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
He was also joined for the hour-long show by pals Jack White, Steve Buscemi, Jeff Daniels and Eminem.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Wear it as a one-and-done travel outfit, to chill around the house, or for brunch with pals.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
And Colbert made the most of it, bringing on special cameos from pals like Tig Notaro, his original bandleader, and a certain lad from Liverpool.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Along with family and friends, Nashville pals such as Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina, Jelly Roll and Ella Langley were in attendance.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Wear it as a one-and-done travel outfit, to chill around the house, or for brunch with pals.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
And Colbert made the most of it, bringing on special cameos from pals like Tig Notaro, his original bandleader, and a certain lad from Liverpool.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Along with family and friends, Nashville pals such as Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina, Jelly Roll and Ella Langley were in attendance.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Much more fun to natter away with your travel buddy.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The film starts as a buddy comedy, with Niki helping out his elderly mentor, Harry, played by Dustin Hoffman, on tuning gigs.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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During the day, SeaWorld educators will throw buckets of — sometimes frozen — chum into the tank so guests can watch them feed.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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In this entry, the third of the series, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his chums at a children’s finishing school for magicians called Hogwarts must work together to protect Harry from a killer named Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), who intends to kill the young wizard.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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