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
This Fuzzy Hygge coloring book, $10, is filled with blank coloring pages featuring adorable furry pals partaking in cozy activities, like curling up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Next up for the two Americans, and podcast pals, is a fourth-round encounter against each other.
—John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2026
At 17, he and his brother and two pals were accused of killing a sleeping couple and robbing them of $400.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
But even scarier than choosing which of your three pals to banish is the mission awaiting them in the cabin.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Strapped with his Sword of Power, He-Man and his He-pals — Teela (Camila Mendes), Duncan/Man-at-Arms (Idris Elba) and others — are gonna take down the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Along with Short, Martin and Rudd, Gomez and Blanco other famous pals Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran were also among those in attendance.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The bulk of the space, produced by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, has a storyline featuring Tracey the pencil dog from Turtleback Island and assorted pals.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck can relate, having grown up as childhood pals just outside Boston.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Next up for the two Americans, and podcast pals, is a fourth-round encounter against each other.
—John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2026
At 17, he and his brother and two pals were accused of killing a sleeping couple and robbing them of $400.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
But even scarier than choosing which of your three pals to banish is the mission awaiting them in the cabin.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Strapped with his Sword of Power, He-Man and his He-pals — Teela (Camila Mendes), Duncan/Man-at-Arms (Idris Elba) and others — are gonna take down the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Along with Short, Martin and Rudd, Gomez and Blanco other famous pals Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran were also among those in attendance.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The bulk of the space, produced by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, has a storyline featuring Tracey the pencil dog from Turtleback Island and assorted pals.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck can relate, having grown up as childhood pals just outside Boston.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pals
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She was also spotted alongside friends and family celebrating Skenes winning the award during the selection show after the 2025 season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Tokyo — An Australian snowboarder has died on a trip with friends to Japan after her backpack became caught in a ski lift leaving her suspended in midair, according to Japanese police and the lift operator.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The viewer might wonder if the scene of Anna interacting with neighbor James (Shane Harper) and his drinking buddies, who are hanging out on lawn chairs in the drive, elicits more anxiety for her safety than the director intended.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Our buddies who also run chess clubs don’t have as many women (in their clubs), either.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pals. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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