in pairs
idiom
: in a group of two people or things
working in pairs on an assignment
walking down the aisle in pairs
Examples of in pairs in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But the suspect’s decision to impersonate law enforcement would undermine legitimate officers: The Brooklyn Park chief ordered them to operate in pairs in an attempt to telegraph their lawful authority.
—
Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Maybe the rhythm of the day will feel more like normal on Saturday, when the field goes out in pairs instead of threesomes.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Its wrinkled, green leaves that appear in pairs on square stems are easily recognizable, and bees love its white flowers in the summer.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Some of the clownfish even shrank in pairs, reducing their size alongside their breeding partner—a move that also boosted their chance of survival.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in pairs
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Maybe the rhythm of the day will feel more like normal on Saturday, when the field goes out in pairs instead of threesomes.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Its wrinkled, green leaves that appear in pairs on square stems are easily recognizable, and bees love its white flowers in the summer.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Some of the clownfish even shrank in pairs, reducing their size alongside their breeding partner—a move that also boosted their chance of survival.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in pairs
Cite this Entry
“In pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pairs. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share