pals

noun

Definition of palsnext
plural of pal
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 The lesson has been a recurring theme for much of the half-century run of Sesame Street, with nearly every Bert and Ernie sketch dramatizing the ways that two people can be best pals despite disagreeing on almost everything. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024 Inspired by the beloved Sega video game franchise, the third Sonic installment saw the blurry blue speedster and his pals face off against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by none other than Keanu Reeves. — EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024 The two pals are also responsible for one of Swift’s most iconic Chiefs game moments. — Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024

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