as in friend
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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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 pal
Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 7 May 2025
Also in New York, Sydney Sweeney steps out with a four-legged pal as Miley Cyrus strikes a fierce pose while on the red carpet.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 May 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Innie Dylan seems locked back in to helping his MDR pals by any means necessary.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Comments Charlie Cox is recalling his very reasonable explanation for why his pal Jamie Dornan had difficulty landing roles at one point early on in his acting career.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 7 May 2025
Also in New York, Sydney Sweeney steps out with a four-legged pal as Miley Cyrus strikes a fierce pose while on the red carpet.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 May 2025
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Then again, maybe the first ASI wants to have ASI pals and therefore devises additional ASIs accordingly.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Innie Dylan seems locked back in to helping his MDR pals by any means necessary.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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