How to Use pair in a Sentence

pair

1 of 2 noun

• She won with a pair of aces.
• Those two kids make quite a pair.
• He blushed when he saw all three pairs of eyes watching him.
• His two closest friends lived in the city and the pair of them visited him often.
• The dance is usually performed by a male and female pair.
• I got my first pair of glasses when I was eight.
• But the right pair can be hard to find.
  — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
• The pair had one more big hit in store.
  — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
• But, not just any pair of boots would do.
  — Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
• This method pairs well with the vinegar spray.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
• The pair is due in court early next month.
  — Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
• The pair would split three years later.
  — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
• Still on the hunt for a pair of loafers that meet all of your needs?
  — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
• Even back then, the pair was thinking big.
  — ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
• All that just to throw on a pair of sweatpants.
  — Taylor Rock, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
• At that point, a new pair is on the horizon.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
• Neither pair took home the top prize, though.
  — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
• There’s no free pair of earbuds, though.
  — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
• Add 6 pairs of socks and soak for at least four hours or overnight.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
• That’s reason enough to buy a pair (or two).
  — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
• The pair have been linked since 2023.
  — Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
• Throw on a pair of loafers and a brooch for good measure.
  — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
• Now the pair reapplied their lip gloss and checked their phones.
  — Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
• Stir to dissolve and add 6 pairs of socks.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
• The pair have been spotted on a few date nights over the years.
  — Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
• Klum brought back a pair of shoes from last year’s trip to Cannes.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
• The pair to face the new ball is less obvious.
  — Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
• One pair can do double duty for the plane and the gym.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
• Bare some ankle with a pair of cropped denim.
  — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
• Two pairs of handlers and dogs drove 10 hours to help.
  — ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026

pair

2 of 2 verb

• The teacher paired students with partners for the assignment.
• Reeves paired a striped brown suit with a black tie.
  — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
• Her raven hair was worn loose and paired with a nude pink lip.
  — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 May 2023
• They've been paired for four years, and their bond has grown stronger over time.
  — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
• The modern look is achieved by sleek leather paired with glossy brass.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
• Or, pair it with an opaque red pair for a fun pop of color.
  — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
• Harbuagh would make sense to pair with Ward.
  — Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
• Serve it on top of salad or pair with rice or potatoes.
  — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
• Middleton paired the sandy suit style with a cream blouse.
  — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
• The look, ripe for award show red carpets, was paired with a killer set of nails.
  — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
• Sydney paired the look with tousled hair and a cool-girl smile.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 18 May 2023
• And there’s a new pumpkin treat to pair with your coffee.
  — Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
• One easy option is a button-down paired with wide-leg trousers.
  — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026
• Eat them on their own or pair them with some fruit and nuts for a balanced small plate.
  — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
• Hough paired the high heels with a Tom Ford cutout maxidress in black.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
• Lee pairs them with thicker socks and some slouchy jeans for a relaxed vibe.
  — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
• Alexa Ray stunned in a strapless black fringe dress paired with white gloves.
  — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
• Clark pairs his low spin with a closed or neutral clubface and a low ball flight.
  — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
• Her hair was styled in a sleek, short and wet look, which paired well with her dewy makeup look.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
• Swift was spotted in a sweater vest and denim miniskirt paired with knee-high white boots.
  — Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
• Conecuh sausage is the star of this recipe that is paired with a slightly sweet dipping sauce.
  — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
• Conecuh sausage is the star of this recipe that is paired with a slightly sweet dipping sauce.
  — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
• Plus, the parody song paired with the end credits is top notch.
  — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2023
• Morisseau often pairs threat with some kind of appeal for love.
  — Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2024
• Underneath the garment was a maxi dress paired with open-toe pumps.
  — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
• The boots are covered in black leather that’s easy to pair with a number of fall-ready ‘fits.
  — Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
• Storrie paired the look with an Omega gold watch and a silver brooch.
  — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
• For a more relaxed feel, pair your button-down with denim shorts.
  — Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 24 June 2026
• Therefore, it was paired with a neural network by the team.
  — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
• Just make sure that the ring is placed on its charger during the pairing process.
  — Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023