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
No word if once-close Swift pal Blake Lively and hubby Ryan Reynolds were invited.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
So when Josh’s pal Brian Bohnert invited Reed and Josh to join him downtown on Wednesday, the two jumped at the chance.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 July 2026
Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
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Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
James is probably not leaving California, however, as his most-likely destination is one last run with his pal Stephon Curry (GOAT) up in Mission Bay.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pal
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
So when Josh’s pal Brian Bohnert invited Reed and Josh to join him downtown on Wednesday, the two jumped at the chance.
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 July 2026
Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
—
Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
James is probably not leaving California, however, as his most-likely destination is one last run with his pal Stephon Curry (GOAT) up in Mission Bay.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal
Noun
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Take a friend and have that person take a cell phone so that person can call 911 for help.
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In that episode, lone wolf Gibbs got a new special friend, an adorable dog.
Noun
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How to keep your best buddy safe and calm during the next several days.
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Founder Todd Graves commissioned the mural by his buddy Brody to celebrate his Times Square location’s third anniversary.
Noun
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Commissioned by Mattel as a blatant weekly half-hour commercial for its popular toy line, the show pits He-Man and his heroic chums against the evil (but strangely inept) Skeletor in a battle for control of Castle Grayskull.
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To be sure, Maher’s ready wit and spontaneous repartee as a talk show host were central themes for the parade of chums who praised the honoree.
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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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