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
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
For a more complete meal, pair it with a fresh piece of fruit high in fiber.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Last Friday, Zaya Wade anchored her GLAAD Gala look with a minimalist square-toe pair in a similar register.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The company also noted that the space will be designed to reflect its Scandinavian heritage, and will pair a contemporary, minimal aesthetic with refined detailing.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
For a more complete meal, pair it with a fresh piece of fruit high in fiber.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Biles' post showed the pair jumping up and down after seeing the kick go through the uprights.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Last Friday, Zaya Wade anchored her GLAAD Gala look with a minimalist square-toe pair in a similar register.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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The couple married in September 2004, and Spears filed for divorce in November 2006.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bill would also allow newly married couples to combine accumulated Save Our Homes benefits.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From sleek and silky cooling quilts to vintage-style sets complete with matching shams, these cooling bedding finds are ideal for every season and every budget.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots announced after the game that Maye matched a feat by Tom Brady.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In House Party 2, hip-hop duo Kid ’n Play return for another round of laughs—this time on a college campus.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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To make budgetary room for this bold endeavor, the duo advocated cutting the behind-schedule and over-budget Space Launch System (SLS), the super-heavy lift rocket intended to take astronauts back to the Moon with the Artemis program.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Current Increment 1 systems from Leonardo DRS and General Dynamics Land Systems already combine Stinger missiles and 30mm cannons on Stryker vehicles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Salon des Nouveaux Ensembliers aims to be a contemporary equivalent, bringing together designers and more than 150 artisans to combine tradition and sustainable innovation.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reports revealed that there was also a sigh of relief from those who had feared federal officials might be planning a last-minute retreat from the technique known as vitrification, in which waste is mixed with molten silicate and other materials to create inert glass logs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hank and John sold it for an undisclosed amount in 2018 to Viacom (which later merged with Paramount).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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That's how Fitzpatrick and Eckley merged their divergent styles.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the quest to find Maurepas, a unique and logistically challenging expedition, shows how expedition-yacht companies are moving towards experiences that blend one-off adventure, learning and responsible travel.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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The material is washed, processed locally into balls, flakes and/or pellets that meet European industrial standards, and then spun into a high-grade thread, without blending with virgin plastic or chemical additives.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Walker connected with Jordan Pedro for a 12-yard touchdown pass with 24 seconds left for good measure, sealing the deal for the Cougars.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Premium Quarterly Print Magazines Live Events & Networking Become part of a real-life community where curious minds connect.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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