as in couple
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a pair of blue socks the singer and the piano player make quite a pair together
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Recent Examples of pair
Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
To break up the color, add a pair of black suede flip-flops.
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Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The Miami Heat made a bold trade for star Giannis Antetokounmpo, a future Hall of Famer, who will pair with Bam Adebayo to form a defensive juggernaut that could, at a minimum, battle for the Eastern Conference title.
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Noun
The pair changed their names around that time.
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
To break up the color, add a pair of black suede flip-flops.
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Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
Verb
Single-zone units pair a single outdoor compressor to one indoor air handler and are best for individual rooms, garages or an isolated home addition.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The Miami Heat made a bold trade for star Giannis Antetokounmpo, a future Hall of Famer, who will pair with Bam Adebayo to form a defensive juggernaut that could, at a minimum, battle for the Eastern Conference title.
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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At a red light, he’s gunned down by a couple of guys on a dirtbike.
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That happened a couple more times.
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After deciding on the right type of pet, start the adoption process and lean on shelter staff to help match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle.
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Tim Edwards, Cal Fire Local 2881 president, says that the current salary calculation formula, which matches firefighter pay with other state workers salaries, does not account for inflation or the amount of overtime state firefighters are working.
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The bronze medal, which the duo won in March, was Anderson and Chacon’s first together on the world tour.
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Rounding out the points were Racing Bulls’ duo of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, who scored ninth and 10th respectively.
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The gel-cream combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and squalane to hydrate and soothe without feeling greasy.
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Speculation over the relationship between Brown and Tatum has been regularly a storyline in Boston, but the pair combined to lead the Celtics to a championship in 2024 and Brown was named Finals MVP.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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The restaurant makes refined regional favorites like ceviche colimense and his tostada de pozole seco, and mixes cocktails with tuba.
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Anderson’s Toyshop in July will merge back into Anderson’s Bookshop, located two doors down in downtown Naperville.
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However, his lack of strength, questionable frame and lack of true explosiveness create several questions about his translation to the next level, along with his inability to merge offensive and defensive value in the same season.
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For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.
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Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long.
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Now, in Crimea, Kyiv is systematically targeting key transport links and supply routes connecting the peninsula to southern Russian forces, aiming to disrupt logistics and isolate military infrastructure there.
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The robot had 360-degree video cameras, two-way emergency communication and an emergency call button that could connect people with dispatchers.
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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