as in friends
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 pals
Bury says her opponent is more interested in cozying up to her political pals than tackling the complicated MWRD business at hand.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Feed your Super Bowl party pals with 60 Kookaburra Wings for $60, available exclusively via online ordering.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Officials remind visitors that these goats are working professionals, not petting zoo pals, but snapping photos from a distance is encouraged.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Longtime pals Dan Presburger and Brad Frank are sort of Olympic weightlifters.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Feed your Super Bowl party pals with 60 Kookaburra Wings for $60, available exclusively via online ordering.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Feed your Super Bowl party pals with 60 Kookaburra Wings for $60, available exclusively via online ordering.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Officials remind visitors that these goats are working professionals, not petting zoo pals, but snapping photos from a distance is encouraged.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Longtime pals Dan Presburger and Brad Frank are sort of Olympic weightlifters.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Feed your Super Bowl party pals with 60 Kookaburra Wings for $60, available exclusively via online ordering.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
Noun
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Lena Marie contacted the center on Antusas’ behalf when the two were just friends.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Users can explore articles, product guides and advice from editors, medical professionals and patients, as well as create their own registry for family and friends to shop from.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Cochran — who was mentored by celebrity chef Marc Forgione and now counts him among her buddies — friends and family are at her core.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The king certainly won't attack his buddies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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