pair (someone) up with (someone)

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: to join (a person) with (another person) for a purpose, job, etc.

They paired me up with a new partner for the last game.

The program pairs up volunteers with children who need help learning to read.

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Recent Examples on the Web Get The Recipe Okra and summer squash pair up with smoky sausage in this recipe to make ultra flavorful kebabs everyone in the family will enjoy. —

Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 July 2024 In years past, before apps became the most common way to meet a partner, people tended to pair up with friends, acquaintances, or co-workers. —

Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2024 Sung, from San Jose, will pair up with Wang in women’s doubles. —

Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024 Gauff will pair up with teammate Jessica Pegula in the doubles. —

Wayne Sterling, CNN, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pair (someone) up with (someone)

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