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
Our clients are Maya Richards (Bridge Barrera) and Georgia Brant (Lydia Pentz), two high-school drama-class pals who threw an after-hours party at their theater, which then went up in flames.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2025
Spencer said that vibe came out of a band — which has been filled with Tweedy family pals including members of Finom — at liberty to muck about with the arrangements.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
In The First Wives Club, based on the 1992 novel by Olivia Goldsmith, Midler, Keaton and Goldie Hawn, 79, played former college pals Brenda, Elise and Annie, who reunite for the funeral of their friend Cynthia (Stockard Channing).
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
This version of Norman is the CEO of Oscorp and gives Peter and his pals internships, but his true motives are suspicious.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, staffers on Capitol Hill and their lobbying pals on K Street are treating this week as a wash.
—Phil Elliott, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
While specifics as to Norris’ character weren’t disclosed, In Tandem centers on two former high school pals who reconnect at a rock-climbing gym.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The Blue Arrow became pals with Australian UFC star Alexander Volkanovski.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Austin de Lone Tribute Guitar hero Bill Kirchen and several of his talented pals are paying their respects to this accomplished keyboardist, who worked with Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Nick Lowe, Commander Cody, Loudon Wainwright and, yes, Kirchen himself.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2025
Spencer said that vibe came out of a band — which has been filled with Tweedy family pals including members of Finom — at liberty to muck about with the arrangements.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
In The First Wives Club, based on the 1992 novel by Olivia Goldsmith, Midler, Keaton and Goldie Hawn, 79, played former college pals Brenda, Elise and Annie, who reunite for the funeral of their friend Cynthia (Stockard Channing).
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
This version of Norman is the CEO of Oscorp and gives Peter and his pals internships, but his true motives are suspicious.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, staffers on Capitol Hill and their lobbying pals on K Street are treating this week as a wash.
—Phil Elliott, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
While specifics as to Norris’ character weren’t disclosed, In Tandem centers on two former high school pals who reconnect at a rock-climbing gym.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The Blue Arrow became pals with Australian UFC star Alexander Volkanovski.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Austin de Lone Tribute Guitar hero Bill Kirchen and several of his talented pals are paying their respects to this accomplished keyboardist, who worked with Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Nick Lowe, Commander Cody, Loudon Wainwright and, yes, Kirchen himself.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
Noun
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Jack and his friends left $20,000 in tips, which comes out to a decent $1,818 each, though 1 million wouldn’t be enough.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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The second instance found Clark waiting for friends at Bemelmans Bar, dolled up for a party in an Alexander McQueen dress.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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After the two buddies flirtily chat about Bruce Springsteen with a few women, Sean and Jonah run into a burning building to evaluate the damage and help residents who are trapped in the blaze.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The former band room buddies are attempting to remain even-keeled in the wake of their rise by staying focused on their collective goals and enjoying the moment.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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