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
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The team was in a similar situation in the quarterfinals against Los Angeles FC and rallied from down 2-0 with a pair of Messi goals to win the series 3-2.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
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What scents pair well with florals for a more unique twist?
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Her son sported a pair of jeans and a blue shirt, with a pair of white grip socks on his feet.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The team was in a similar situation in the quarterfinals against Los Angeles FC and rallied from down 2-0 with a pair of Messi goals to win the series 3-2.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
At the New York City event, Lively looked sunny in a butter yellow T-shirt paired with a gold satin skirt cinched with a wide belt.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
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What scents pair well with florals for a more unique twist?
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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The couple got married on March 23, 1985, in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the second day of their visit, the outlet shared that the couple would spend time with local schoolchildren for outdoor learning.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moving forward, the team aims to test other sea lions and see if Ronan can match less predictable tempos.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The neutral colors match everything, but the playful pattern still makes a statement.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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The duo are spotted walking together on a rainy day in NYC.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate George Russell qualified in fifth place, behind the McLaren duo and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in fourth.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Once chocolate is melted, mix in the pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any streaks of pumpkin.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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So was a statement that the company would merge with another firm, according to the indictment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some marketplaces will merge, while others will be absorbed by larger players looking to expand their footprint.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This delivery and presence is wholly original but feels connected to this history and craft of standup.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Heiss felt toward the relationship between them a kind of atavistic idealism, which connected the experience to relationships between the Greek erastes and eromenos.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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