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
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Automet Pocket Joggers On her 2025 Favorite Things list, Oprah included two different pairs of joggers.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 June 2026
India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Stick to a serving size of four to six ounces and pair it with protein and healthy fats, like eggs, oatmeal, or whole-grain toast with avocado or nut butter.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
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Noun
The sculpted heel narrowed on its way down, giving the pair a cleaner, less solid profile than a standard block heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Automet Pocket Joggers On her 2025 Favorite Things list, Oprah included two different pairs of joggers.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Verb
Wear your go-to pair with a simple, breathable Oxford shirt that’s ideal for the office or dinner dates alike.
—India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Stick to a serving size of four to six ounces and pair it with protein and healthy fats, like eggs, oatmeal, or whole-grain toast with avocado or nut butter.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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For the couple, Fan Fest provided the perfect competitive backdrop.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Also on Monday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani seemed to confirm that at least part of the couple’s wedding festivities will take place in New York over Fourth of July weekend.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Verb
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In the British social calendar, no event quite matches the prestige, pageantry and formal dress protocols of Royal Ascot.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Investigators also matched Mangione’s fingerprints to those found on a water bottle and a protein bar wrapper near the scene of the killing, officials said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The collection made the wait feel almost purposeful, as if absence sharpened the duo’s already exacting vision.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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As part of a three-fold reveal of Ghostface killers, Marlon and Shawn’s characters of Shorty and Ray are the last duo to unmask themselves, citing the aforementioned desire for revenge against the characters who appeared in Scary Movie films without the Wayans.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Tandoori Pizza is best known for combining classic Indian dishes, like tandoori chicken, malai paneer, curry chicken and chicken tikka and serving it on a pizza crust, the website showed.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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India is the primary engine of that growth, adding 366 million SVOD subscriptions across the decade – more than the rest of APAC ex-China combined – with the JioHotstar bundle driving a step-change in 2025.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The Vikings mixed him in with some of the second-team defenders during minicamp.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Though most campuses of the merging schools neighbor one another, Miami Springs Middle and Miami Springs High are located around a mile and a half apart.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Rock & Roll Denim is a contemporary Western brand that blends traditional cowboy style with a modern aesthetic based in Fort Worth.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Throughout the season, viewers see a musician struggling to connect.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Brand-new neighboring sister property Lopesan Splash Cove Resort, Spa, and Casino is also a great pick for big families, with family accommodations that include connecting rooms and two-bedroom suites.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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