as in couple
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a pair of blue socks the singer and the piano player make quite a pair together
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Recent Examples of pair
Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
For the first Artemis moon landing, a pair of astronauts could spend nearly a week there.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Season well, and pair with your favorite Southern sides like hushpuppies, coleslaw, okra, or potato salad.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Mary Janes are typically associated with sweetness, but the pair above, frankly, didn’t get the memo.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
For the first Artemis moon landing, a pair of astronauts could spend nearly a week there.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
The shoes have a slim silhouette that’s easy to pair with everything from relaxed denim to airy skirts.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Season well, and pair with your favorite Southern sides like hushpuppies, coleslaw, okra, or potato salad.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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The season starts with 16 single contestants, and the last couple standing not only leaves the boat with a new boo, but gets a $100,000 trip around the world.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those who knew the couple told the Herald there were no glaring red flags.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Edmonton matched Pacific Division-leading Anaheim with 87 points, but has played one more game than the Ducks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This approach helps planners match conservation strategies to each setting, or transect zone – urban, suburban, seminatural, such as parks and golf courses, and core habitat, or undisturbed areas.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The duo, who have had parity on the show, saw the popularity of their characters, nicknamed Staylor by fans, rise in the final season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The show will incorporate prediction market information and polling, though the duo don’t plan on partnering financially with the major prediction markets.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gusty winds combined with snow may cause limited visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Connor Malvik and Carsen Blake pitched out of the bullpen for Birdville and combined to allow 1 hit with 3 strikeouts in 2 innings.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add one fourth of meringue and mix until incorporated.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The two companies merged in 2010, creating Live Nation Entertainment and vertically integrating concert promotion, venue operations, and ticket distribution under one corporate structure.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maurer imagines blending the fungi with Martian or lunar dirt; their sticky mycelia would cement it into an extraterrestrial equivalent of particle board.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Derpy McFlurry The Derpy McFlurry blends vanilla soft serve with berry-popping pearls in a wild berry sauce.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The original complaint claims the airport violated federal grant assurances connected to more than $1 million the county accepted since 2022, when the effective ban on ultralights began.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The cave system was significantly impacted by construction of the Maya Train under former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, intended to connect Tulum and other tourist destinations to remote areas.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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