gals

noun

Definition of galsnext
plural of gal
as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him

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  1. girlfriends
  2. women
  3. girls
  4. ladies
Noun
  • However, the real action is in the suites - and on the turf sidelines - where the WAGS (wives and girlfriends of professional athletes) command attention in their own sport, fashion.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The New York State attorney general who was beating up his girlfriends.
    Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Building Lasting Success With Purposeful Commitment For women in leadership, this is important.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of women
Noun
  • Rosenthal also engaged in lewd chats with a Vacaville teen, and expressed an interest in young girls throughout his texts.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Specifically, girls may have more neuroplasticity, which is defined as the brain’s ability to recognize new movements and patterns.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of girls
Noun
  • And also there are other ladies who need the chance.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mace has successfully pushed GOP leaders to bar transgender women from using the ladies room on Capitol Hill and hopes to pass a bill barring them from using bathrooms reserved for women in any federal buildings.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ladies
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