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
Celebrate that history and our pollinator pals with a day of family-friendly fun that includes live music from BEE!
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Even Iran’s pal, Vladimir Putin, invader of Ukraine, who has been using Iranian drones against the Ukrainians, doesn’t want a nuclear Iran.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
The Tramp tries to strike it rich in Alaska during the Klondike gold rush with his eternal optimist of a pal, Big Jim.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Yesterday, for dinner with pal Fai Khadra, Jenner offered a much more put-together take on casual.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Even Iran’s pal, Vladimir Putin, invader of Ukraine, who has been using Iranian drones against the Ukrainians, doesn’t want a nuclear Iran.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025
The Tramp tries to strike it rich in Alaska during the Klondike gold rush with his eternal optimist of a pal, Big Jim.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Yesterday, for dinner with pal Fai Khadra, Jenner offered a much more put-together take on casual.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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Three years later, Goff proposed in June 2022, while on a vacation with friends and the pair announced their engagement.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Apartments don't last forever, but friendships can in the 2025 buddy comedy One of Them Days.—
Sophie Dodd,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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When Cameron came down with Covid in 2022 and had to miss a couple of shows, Pearl Jam turned to original drummer Dave Krusen, multi-instrumentalist Josh Klinghoffer, and longtime band buddy Richard Stuverud to play in his absence.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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