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
Archie and his pals — including Betty, Veronica, Jughead and Sabrina the Teenage Witch — are the stars of the long-standing comic book series, which sparked popular TV shows like The CW's Riverdale and Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Notably, Swift’s longtime pals Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry Teller, were not invited.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Unlike the boho types of Girls and last year’s Adults, who scrape by in the outer boroughs, however, these pals live in Manhattan’s fratty Murray Hill neighborhood.
—Judy Berman, Time, 1 June 2026
Zara had a group of pals and grooms with her.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 June 2026
There’s a seat at the table for you and five of your pals at this six-foot Polywood dining setup that’s our pick for the best outdoor dining set on Amazon.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
In fairness to Trump, every president reserves some ambassadorships for donors and pals; some of them end up doing fine work, and others should never have been allowed to represent the United States overseas.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
But the town has been plagued by a string of mysterious disappearances – and Michael’s new group of goth-rockin’, night-owl pals just might be the cause.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Hailey Bieber is reminiscing about her recent trip to South Korea, a jaunt spent shopping, drinking crispy Diet Cokes, cafe and bar-hopping with pals.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Notably, Swift’s longtime pals Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry Teller, were not invited.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Unlike the boho types of Girls and last year’s Adults, who scrape by in the outer boroughs, however, these pals live in Manhattan’s fratty Murray Hill neighborhood.
—Judy Berman, Time, 1 June 2026
Zara had a group of pals and grooms with her.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 June 2026
There’s a seat at the table for you and five of your pals at this six-foot Polywood dining setup that’s our pick for the best outdoor dining set on Amazon.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
In fairness to Trump, every president reserves some ambassadorships for donors and pals; some of them end up doing fine work, and others should never have been allowed to represent the United States overseas.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
But the town has been plagued by a string of mysterious disappearances – and Michael’s new group of goth-rockin’, night-owl pals just might be the cause.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Hailey Bieber is reminiscing about her recent trip to South Korea, a jaunt spent shopping, drinking crispy Diet Cokes, cafe and bar-hopping with pals.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
Noun
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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With so many of his friends and rivals stuck on shore, Botin acknowledged his lead in the standings didn’t give him the usual sense of satisfaction.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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That begins with Singleton and Strnad, two veteran buddies who’ve been handsomely rewarded for their efforts and will now be tasked with rewarding the organization’s faith.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The family said Momo and Rylan are buddies, and sometimes when Rylan is feeling upset or sick, Momo provides comfort.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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