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
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.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The Blue Arrow became pals with Australian UFC star Alexander Volkanovski.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The ceremony was attended by some of the couple's famous pals, including Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, both of whom gave speeches.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 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
But the hacks seem to be losing this most basic skill — or at least the ability to take care of their family and pals and not get caught.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Tony Olson, played by Anthony Rapp, spends most of the film commentating on how absurd the behavior of his classmates is — but that doesn't stop him and his pals from joining in at the party at the moon tower.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
On the acting front, Von and David Spade are starring in the buddy comedy Busboys, with the duo having co-written the script and self-financed the project set in an Arizona border town and around two pals who mistakenly believe that becoming waiters will solve all of their problems.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
The special will feature a mix of original and classic holiday songs as Rubble and his PAW Patrol pals try to stop Mayor Humdinger from snatching Santa’s presents.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The Blue Arrow became pals with Australian UFC star Alexander Volkanovski.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The ceremony was attended by some of the couple's famous pals, including Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, both of whom gave speeches.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 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
But the hacks seem to be losing this most basic skill — or at least the ability to take care of their family and pals and not get caught.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Tony Olson, played by Anthony Rapp, spends most of the film commentating on how absurd the behavior of his classmates is — but that doesn't stop him and his pals from joining in at the party at the moon tower.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
On the acting front, Von and David Spade are starring in the buddy comedy Busboys, with the duo having co-written the script and self-financed the project set in an Arizona border town and around two pals who mistakenly believe that becoming waiters will solve all of their problems.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
The special will feature a mix of original and classic holiday songs as Rubble and his PAW Patrol pals try to stop Mayor Humdinger from snatching Santa’s presents.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
Noun
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Sullivan and Quinn became fast friends, and Quinn went on to serve as a groomsman when Sullivan married his wife, Kate.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That same month, Phypers accused Richards of having an addiction to Vicodin in a letter to friends and family that was obtained by Page Six.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My buddies will come over, and this kind of becomes a home for them too.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dunne was 19 and throwing hands at random to back up his buddies in a bar fight.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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