pal (around)

verb

Definition of pal (around)next
as in to travel
to come or be together as friends they began to pal around after discovering that they both had kids on the same soccer team

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pal (around)
  1. travel
  2. associate
  3. bond
  4. run
  5. mix
  6. connect
  7. hook up
  8. mingle
Verb
  • Until an hour or so prior, Messi’s presence on the traveling roster was uncertain, with the Argentine not having played in the club’s previous three matches.
    — Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Waze, Google Maps, Apple’s navigation app—without them, many drivers would be lost when travelling unfamiliar routes.
    — Lisya Bahar Manoah, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of travel
Verb
  • While inflation is often associated with a rise in interest rates, the relationship isn’t always direct.
    — Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Other critical minerals are associated with these deposits, especially zirconium, tantalum and niobium, in undetermined but potentially significant amounts.
    — Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of associate
Verb
  • Whereas cars shut us off from other people, bikes open up opportunities to bond.
    — Elizabeth Endicott, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Cu bump interconnect process to bond the silicon PD (Photodetector) pixels to the electronic readout circuit.
    — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of bond
Verb
  • Hardman, who played collegiately at Georgia, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Lionsgate Canada and Piller/Segan are making it for Corus Entertainment network Global, reuniting the trio four year after the end of Private Eyes, which ran from 2016-2021.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of run
Verb
  • Moisturizing Tanning Oil Frankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.
    — Mark Long, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • This equilateral triangle connects three brilliant stars — Arcturus in Boötes, Spica in Virgo and Denebola in Leo, all of them fixtures of the spring night sky in the Northern Hemisphere.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • From a technical standpoint, the video team connected 10 or 12 receivers around the school that all fed back to a main video village.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of connect
Verb
  • Harris and Adams have hooked up on lob slams numerous times the past four years.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Below, see which actors admitted to hooking up with their former costars.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of hook up
Verb
  • The couple made the awards season event — which was held at The Beverly Hills Hotel’s iconic Polo Lounge — a date night, cuddling up to each other on the red carpet before later mingling with the swirl of Oscar nominees, industry professionals and other celebrities.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
  • With the Oscars just hours away, the energy was electric—guests snapped photos, mingled, and soaked in the last moments of pre-awards anticipation before heading off into the night.
    — Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of mingle
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“Pal (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal%20%28around%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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