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
Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
After Aaron Gordon split a pair of free throws, Jones and Cam Johnson successfully executed the foul-up-three strategy on consecutive Laker possessions, only for the free throw to go awry.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Lighter shades will elevate and pair nicely with a white button-down shirt, for example, while a dark gray jean offers an edgy vibe when mixed with a sleek black top and leather handbag.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The documentary categories at the 98th annual Academy Awards honored a pair of films that turned the lens on matters of life and death.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
After Aaron Gordon split a pair of free throws, Jones and Cam Johnson successfully executed the foul-up-three strategy on consecutive Laker possessions, only for the free throw to go awry.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
The real winning feature of the speaker system is the use of four force‑cancelling woofers, which pair the slim speakers back-to-back to boost the sound output and deliver a more spacious sound from a slimmer physical profile.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Lighter shades will elevate and pair nicely with a white button-down shirt, for example, while a dark gray jean offers an edgy vibe when mixed with a sleek black top and leather handbag.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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There are also high-street shops like Zara and Mango on your doorstep, as well as independent local stalwarts like Can Vinyes, one of the oldest handmade basket shops on the island, owned by a tiny old couple.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Texas wing Dailyn Swain is matched up against BYU star AJ Dybantsa.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those dollars can be matched by federal grants.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, star Celtics duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 56.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Forwards Grace El-Deir and Carlee Deegan are arguably the area’s top forward duo, while midfielders Aidan Hernandez and Montse Hernandez pace the team’s buildup.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dante Nori hit into a run-scoring forceout against Ricardo Sánchez, the first of six relievers who combined to finish a five-hitter.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cowboy hats, jeans, a lot of alcohol and bull riding combine into a special mix of hypermasculine rituals at Mexican rodeo shows.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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That worry, however, appears to mostly be coming from outside of the organization, from fans and scouts, though members of the latter group came away impressed with the way Manaea mixed his pitches against Miami.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The administration also eliminated the dedicated Iran office, merging it with the Iraq office.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the desire to close a transaction, merging parties may be more willing to come to the table.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Romantasy books blend the best of both the fantasy and romance genres, delivering high-stakes political conflicts, endless action and plot twists, and, of course, swoon-worthy love.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sabalenka connected on 38 of 58 first serves against the 14th-seeded Noskova and notched 11 aces to reach the finale for the third time in four years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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