PALS (AROUND) Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

pals (around)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pal (around)

as in travels

to come or be together as friends they began to pal around after discovering that they both had kids on the same soccer team

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Crews say there is a lot of traffic that travels there during rush hour, so safer roads are essential.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
While gathering material in southern Ukraine, Carrère travels with a group of Ukrainian soldiers, one of whom, a brooding young man named Serhiy, reminds him of a character from a Dostoyevsky novel.

— Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of travels

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Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of associates

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Unable to speak the language, Teresa nevertheless bonds with Milena (Ana Marija Veselcic), another outsider in the community.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
In it, a young woman who has never been attracted to anyone romantically bonds with a man who is wired the same way.

— Mark Schilling, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of bonds

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Hudson runs House Republicans’ campaign arm and was projected to keep his seat leading into Election Day.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Musk, who runs both firms, was poised to become one of the biggest beneficiaries of Republican victories and spent hundreds of millions of dollars in support of GOP candidates.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of runs

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Ultra-Orthodox parties Eisenkot also says that any party that joins him must support mandatory military service or civil service.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Eisenkot also says that any party that joins him must support mandatory military service or civil service.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of joins

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Dieffenbach connects with an all-alone-again Mizell with another soaring downfield pass that became another 75-yard touchdown reception.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
New drone video shows progress on emergency repairs to stabilize the slope at the Moro Beach section of Crystal Cove, just below Pacific Coast Highway, where the roadway connects Newport and Laguna Beach.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of connects

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The program frequently collaborates with the university’s Connecticut Repertory Theatre company.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Stylist Samantha McMillen, who also collaborates with Elle’s sister Dakota Fanning, curated the actress’ premiere look.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

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