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
But for Hondo to tackle this new job without ever engaging with any old pals will be conspicuous.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 May 2025
To make sure your four-legged pal can live their best, safest, and most comfortable life, Annie-Mae Levy, a professional dog trainer at Woofz, shares her best tips.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
The two are pals, apparently? Another reason Cyrus isn’t going on tour any time soon: protecting her health and her sobriety.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Some of Garth's celebrity pals and former costars sent their well wishes to the Illinois native.
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 May 2025
To make sure your four-legged pal can live their best, safest, and most comfortable life, Annie-Mae Levy, a professional dog trainer at Woofz, shares her best tips.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
The two are pals, apparently? Another reason Cyrus isn’t going on tour any time soon: protecting her health and her sobriety.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Some of Garth's celebrity pals and former costars sent their well wishes to the Illinois native.
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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Researchers found that those with a friend perceived the hill as less steep.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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In subsequent years, Saville and Nochlin became friends.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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My buddy, Patterson, one of the admins, invited me one day, and that was that.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Bruce’s dream home would include a fenced yard, a playful dog buddy, and people who are home often, whether retired, work-from-home, or just able to spend more of their time with him.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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