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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Recent Examples of pal
Guests received personalized pink tote bags with the silly icon, and the 8-year-old's pals all got cozy in matching brown onesies.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 July 2025
That ingredient delivers a fiery finish to all sorts of dishes, though my pal loves it best on scrambled eggs.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
My older sister Pam would occasionally let pesky little brother Phil join any late-night movie viewing fun during her weekend slumber parties and birthday party overnights with her elementary pals Robin and Melanie.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Established in Newport Beach in 1976, the pizza spot was purchased in 2013 by childhood pals Jeff Roberts, Andy Hong, Rob Dobman and Stan Frazier, a former Sugar Ray band member and drummer.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 July 2025
That ingredient delivers a fiery finish to all sorts of dishes, though my pal loves it best on scrambled eggs.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
My older sister Pam would occasionally let pesky little brother Phil join any late-night movie viewing fun during her weekend slumber parties and birthday party overnights with her elementary pals Robin and Melanie.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Established in Newport Beach in 1976, the pizza spot was purchased in 2013 by childhood pals Jeff Roberts, Andy Hong, Rob Dobman and Stan Frazier, a former Sugar Ray band member and drummer.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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At social functions, friends, family and strangers often share their political opinions (which usually include plenty of misinformation).—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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Follow the buddy system by always swimming with a friend or family member.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Allen Covert, a college buddy, appears alongside Adam, kicking off a long history of collaboration.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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Dog and cat parents may glean benefits beyond a cuddle buddy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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