as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo
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Recent Examples of duo
The space agency ultimately decided returning the duo to Earth aboard Starliner was too risky a proposition.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
The duo allegedly then rode north toward a lighthouse at the foot of the George Washington Bridge and clocked the off-duty Customs And Border Protection officer, who was sitting with a woman on a jetty.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
Many are predicting that the duo will take the top two spots on the Aug. 8-10 chart, with Marvel Studios holdover The Fantastic Four: The First Steps coming in an unlucky third after dropping an alarming 67 percent to $38.6 million in its second outing over the Aug. 1-3 weekend.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Together, the duo must save Rudolph’s family from a vampire hunter who is trying to track them down.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
The duo allegedly then rode north toward a lighthouse at the foot of the George Washington Bridge and clocked the off-duty Customs And Border Protection officer, who was sitting with a woman on a jetty.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
Many are predicting that the duo will take the top two spots on the Aug. 8-10 chart, with Marvel Studios holdover The Fantastic Four: The First Steps coming in an unlucky third after dropping an alarming 67 percent to $38.6 million in its second outing over the Aug. 1-3 weekend.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Together, the duo must save Rudolph’s family from a vampire hunter who is trying to track them down.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duo
Noun
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All pair nicely with craft brews and specialty cocktails.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The tacos are served as a pair for $5.49 at participating restaurants.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Guests seemed to enjoy eating as couples or with friends.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bowl of oatmeal, couple glasses of water, watching a bird fly, some quiet moments in the bathroom.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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