palled (around)

verb

past tense of pal (around)
as in associated
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palled (around)
  1. associated
  2. traveled
  3. hooked up
  4. ran
  5. connected
  6. mixed
  7. bonded
  8. mingled
Verb
  • Chinese engineers have adapted a drag-reduction principle associated with high-speed underwater projectiles to improve the energy efficiency of commercial ships.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The center of her altar included a Catrina, a female skeleton associated with the holiday, wearing a monarch butterfly shirt, a large lacey hat and a Catholic cross.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of associated
Verb
  • Mahomes threw 31 passes Sunday, and only one of them traveled at least 20 yards downfield.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026
  • After leaving boarding school at 18, Barron traveled the world working with pearls in Japan, Australia, the Philippines, and Tahiti.
    — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of traveled
Verb
  • Ravens quarterback Patrick Heitert hooked up on 18 of 24 passes for 264 yards with a rushing touchdown.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Titchenal hooked up with Johns for a 15-yard touchdown in the back of the end zone for a 21-13 lead with 37 seconds left before halftime.
    — Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of hooked up
Verb
  • Her decision to not run for reelection comes amid a challenging moment for Republicans in California and nationwide with many questioning the party’s direction in the wake of election losses this month.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Insider tip Just as worthwhile as choosing the right room is getting to know the people running the show.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of ran
Verb
  • Davinder Singh, 28, is being held without bail at the Sutter County Jail, and investigators are also probing a separate Saturday shooting across from the Sikh Temple to determine whether the two incidents are connected.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The synergy between the two players stood out as Edmonds connected with Robinson for a number of big shots.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of connected
Verb
  • With the level of skill and talent in the room and Fagen’s neurotic focus, The Nightfly would be a glimmering sonic masterpiece, even as his material looked back to the days of two-track recordings mixed to mono.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Near-seasonable temperatures with periods of cloud coverage mixed with sunshine are forecast in Central Florida on Sunday.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • Now, Sarah, Mable and Norely Sanders are forever bonded by their experience.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Amid the turmoil of mass student protests in the streets of Belgrade, two young people are bonded by a rash act of rebellion, despite their outwardly incompatible ideologies.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonded
Verb
  • For the first hour of the evening, guests mingled over cocktails and wine, taking in the twinkling city skyline.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Guests mingled over drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, stopping for photographs and greeting familiar faces.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of mingled
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“Palled (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palled%20%28around%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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