pair up
phrasal verb
paired up; pairing up; pairs up
: to join together for a purpose, job, etc.
The two organizations paired up to educate the public about the threat of global warming.
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The challenge this week starts by having the girls pair up with their friends.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
With mental Mercury and intimate Pluto pairing up in your 8th house, the astrological deep end, real conversations will probably involve some delicate feelings.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Imagine her surprise at getting paired up with the impulsive Detective Kairos, who’s always waiting for just the right moment to spring into action.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
One night involved pairing up with a stranger and looking into their eyes for an unbroken amount of time.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
With mental Mercury and intimate Pluto pairing up in your 8th house, the astrological deep end, real conversations will probably involve some delicate feelings.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Imagine her surprise at getting paired up with the impulsive Detective Kairos, who’s always waiting for just the right moment to spring into action.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
One night involved pairing up with a stranger and looking into their eyes for an unbroken amount of time.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pair up
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“Pair up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pair%20up. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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