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
Melody Kazel, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Selections from Spain, France, and Chile—including sparkling wines, rosés, and whites—bring even more variety, each chosen to pair seamlessly with the menu.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Here are all the new shoes and then the rest of adidas' 2025 College Shoe Collection, each pair of which retails for $160.
—Dylan Reffe, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For dinner with friends or a trip to a pumpkin patch, pair the cute top with wide-leg jeans.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Selections from Spain, France, and Chile—including sparkling wines, rosés, and whites—bring even more variety, each chosen to pair seamlessly with the menu.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The pair had been married since 2007, and shared son Kayin, 15, and fraternal twins Uche and Clara, 12.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Here are all the new shoes and then the rest of adidas' 2025 College Shoe Collection, each pair of which retails for $160.
—Dylan Reffe, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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The couple tied the knot in 1998, and Thurman, 55, filed for divorce in 2004.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The cruise line holds a special place in his heart, given that the couple were big travelers – and cruisers.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her glam was also subdued, with a faint pink eyeshadow that matched her nude blush and pink nude gloss.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In terms of your pillowcases, skip the decorative shams and opt for a set that matches your sheets.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prescott and CeeDee Lamb have been a potent duo for years.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Alvina Omisiri Agba, 23, allegedly approached the mother-son duo and offered to calm him down.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Auction ylelds $70,000 combined for two hams at the FFA breakfast as one highlight of the 2025 Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair now in the books.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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The LiF@spinel approach combines a spinel buffer for rapid ion movement with a LiF outer layer that blocks corrosive attack, the researchers said.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Internet stocks were mixed as Alibaba gained, Tencent was flat, and Meituan was lower.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Its cast includes Tamalynne Grant, Ranjan Giri, Usha Banerjee, Rahuul Gupta, Shalini and Rashmi Kumari, and as a plot that mixes Indian storytelling traditions with Norse mythology.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each villa has a magnificent plunge pool, a soaking tub, and an open-air living area that seamlessly merges with the outdoors.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Clara Son merges unconventional silhouettes with timeless tailoring to create pieces that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sunseeker is a leader in intelligent garden care, blending the past with the present and real with the digital.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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New to the menu is the Cereal N’ Milk Latte, a take on the Dunkalatte, blended with cereal milk and espresso for a marshmallow-cereal flavor.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His team, called Helping Youth Pursue Excellence, connects kids to job resources, schools and GED programs.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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While some of her earlier businesses are on hold but not officially closed, her recent ventures show that experimenting, a commitment to learning, and connecting with consumers through authenticity are effective business strategies.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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