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
Owners can relax poolside while their furry friends chase fountains, play fetch in the water and meet new doggie pals.
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Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Cliff is anxiously avoiding a pop-up comedy night being held at one of his old haunts, organized by one of his old stand-up pals.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The new episodes feature the Duchess of Sussex cooking, crafting and sharing entertaining tips with even more celebrity pals like Chrissy Teigen and Tan France, renowned chefs like David Chang, Samin Nosrat, Christina Tosi and Clare Smyth and more.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While neither has revealed who might serve as bridesmaids or groomsmen, the couple has a long list of celebrity pals who could play a role in the celebration.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In the span of a few months rehabbing in Los Angeles in 2023, an oft-surly 40-year-old quarterback became pals with a 25-year-old goofball of a running back.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
In addition to their DWTS pals, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin, who played Durant’s parents in the Oscar-winning film CODA, were also in attendance at the event.
—Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Some of the guests on board include her pals Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie, and the article states that the gals also went into town.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Sharma’s pals didn’t return texts.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Cliff is anxiously avoiding a pop-up comedy night being held at one of his old haunts, organized by one of his old stand-up pals.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The new episodes feature the Duchess of Sussex cooking, crafting and sharing entertaining tips with even more celebrity pals like Chrissy Teigen and Tan France, renowned chefs like David Chang, Samin Nosrat, Christina Tosi and Clare Smyth and more.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While neither has revealed who might serve as bridesmaids or groomsmen, the couple has a long list of celebrity pals who could play a role in the celebration.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In the span of a few months rehabbing in Los Angeles in 2023, an oft-surly 40-year-old quarterback became pals with a 25-year-old goofball of a running back.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
In addition to their DWTS pals, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin, who played Durant’s parents in the Oscar-winning film CODA, were also in attendance at the event.
—Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Some of the guests on board include her pals Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie, and the article states that the gals also went into town.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Sharma’s pals didn’t return texts.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
Noun
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Travel may never be the same, but his family and friends – the Oceania crew included – have been a lifeline in finding the little moments of joy in travel again.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with all the tail- and tongue-wagging joy our little friends get from tagging along comes some risk.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two players take on the roles of a brother and sister who are searching for their missing buddies on an island inhabited by some rather disturbing monsters.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, buddies Jimmy Appleton and Blake Daugherty were scouting just before the season opened at noon.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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