as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
they began to pal around after discovering that they both had kids on the same soccer team
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If Schubert plumbs the depths of solipsism, the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt travels the voids between the stars.—
Shauna Lyon,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025 -
In late June, Gupta and Aria traveled to South Florida on a vacation, staying in a short-term Airbnb rental in El Portal, just north of Miami city limits.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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The showgirl aesthetic is typically associated with the burlesque scene, where female performers adorned themselves with rhinestones, sequins, and feathers at various clubs, theaters, and lounges.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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From the outside, maternal instincts may be most associated with care and compassion.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Under Lewis’ coaching, Moten said the defensive tackles are bonding and becoming a strong unit.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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Torres' account in the Times is just one of an increasing number of stories about people bonding with AI in new ways, both negatively and positively.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Beam, a 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee, said the distillery runs five days a week, pumping out more than 150 barrels each day.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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The four culverts, which are 9.5 feet tall and 14 feet wide, run under the Exposition Center, the Milwaukee Mile and the parking lot.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Stone said the group mixes patriotism with protest, waving flags to show their support of the U.S. but disdain with the current administration.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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DeMarco played every instrument; produced, engineered, and mixed the songs; shot the album cover and music videos using a tripod; and is releasing it on his own label.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Las Vegas may be known for its entertainment and nightlife, but reliable internet is what keeps residents and businesses connected every day.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Every pixel is equipped with this in-call feature making staying connected seamless!—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Included in the box is a short USB-C to USB-C cable and a dual USB-C to USB-A/C cable for hooking up any peripherals.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Two red rotary-dial phones hooked up to a VoIP service occasionally rang with real-time reports of problems.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
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In renderings, the pergola seems to recede into foliage, and crowds mingle underneath in raking light.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Digital creators, trendsetters and Hollywood’s brightest mingled on the lawn, sipping, snapping selfies and soaking up the scene.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Pal (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal%20%28around%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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