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
Certainly, her classes hadn’t involved much more than rolling around on the ground and twirling with her pals once a week for the last eight months.
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Swift, meanwhile, stepped out with pals Ashley Avignone and Jerrod Carmichael on Wednesday, April 8, and was seen wearing an elegant look that appeared bridal-inspired as fans sleuth for details of the couple's upcoming ceremony.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
In the show, Whyatt and his pals travel through fairytale worlds to save the day while teaching kids reading and phonics.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Their antics made Huntington Beach a national laughingstock — but Gates and his pals so far have had the last giggle.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Yusuf and his pals are as stymied as the siblings themselves, and just as preoccupied by their status within a larger universe.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
The performances featured a parade of Ye's past collaborators and pals, including Travis Scott, CeeLo Green, Lauryn Hill, and his daughter, North West.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Chef/restaurateur Zov Karamardian and I have been pals for decades.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Sesame Street – Hang out with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar and more beloved puppet pals.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Swift, meanwhile, stepped out with pals Ashley Avignone and Jerrod Carmichael on Wednesday, April 8, and was seen wearing an elegant look that appeared bridal-inspired as fans sleuth for details of the couple's upcoming ceremony.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
In the show, Whyatt and his pals travel through fairytale worlds to save the day while teaching kids reading and phonics.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Their antics made Huntington Beach a national laughingstock — but Gates and his pals so far have had the last giggle.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Yusuf and his pals are as stymied as the siblings themselves, and just as preoccupied by their status within a larger universe.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
The performances featured a parade of Ye's past collaborators and pals, including Travis Scott, CeeLo Green, Lauryn Hill, and his daughter, North West.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Chef/restaurateur Zov Karamardian and I have been pals for decades.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Sesame Street – Hang out with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar and more beloved puppet pals.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
Noun
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The show follows two upper-crust friends, Julia (O’Hara) and Jane (Byrne), who discover their former lover Maurice (Mark Consuelos) has touched down in London while their husbands are on a golf trip.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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A lot of my high school buddies — and college guys, too — were joining.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of his battle buddies lost was Master Sgt.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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