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
This Fuzzy Hygge coloring book, $10, is filled with blank coloring pages featuring adorable furry pals partaking in cozy activities, like curling up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Next up for the two Americans, and podcast pals, is a fourth-round encounter against each other.
—John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2026
At 17, he and his brother and two pals were accused of killing a sleeping couple and robbing them of $400.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
But even scarier than choosing which of your three pals to banish is the mission awaiting them in the cabin.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Strapped with his Sword of Power, He-Man and his He-pals — Teela (Camila Mendes), Duncan/Man-at-Arms (Idris Elba) and others — are gonna take down the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Along with Short, Martin and Rudd, Gomez and Blanco other famous pals Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran were also among those in attendance.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The bulk of the space, produced by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, has a storyline featuring Tracey the pencil dog from Turtleback Island and assorted pals.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck can relate, having grown up as childhood pals just outside Boston.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Next up for the two Americans, and podcast pals, is a fourth-round encounter against each other.
—John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2026
At 17, he and his brother and two pals were accused of killing a sleeping couple and robbing them of $400.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
But even scarier than choosing which of your three pals to banish is the mission awaiting them in the cabin.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Strapped with his Sword of Power, He-Man and his He-pals — Teela (Camila Mendes), Duncan/Man-at-Arms (Idris Elba) and others — are gonna take down the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Along with Short, Martin and Rudd, Gomez and Blanco other famous pals Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran were also among those in attendance.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The bulk of the space, produced by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, has a storyline featuring Tracey the pencil dog from Turtleback Island and assorted pals.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck can relate, having grown up as childhood pals just outside Boston.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
Noun
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Earlier on in the season, Charles celebrated his 65th birthday, and some of his friends even bought him a set of golf clubs in hopes of encouraging him to retire.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Even my friends who are avid runners and competitive athletes—all of whom tend to splurge on the best sneakers—were converted to the AllSwifit Active5K Sneakers.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That would also certainly be one of the biggest jumps from last year, though one of Bednar’s other buddies, San Jose’s Ryan Warsofsky, might help the Sharks to an even bigger improvement.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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The September mid-day heat was rising steadily, so the two buddies went back to their vehicle to rest and regroup.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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