as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo
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Recent Examples of duo
The path from Spanish duo to global phenomenon is a winding one.
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Ryan Brennan
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, the spirit of their terrifyingly inventive script traces all the way back to the mid-1990s in Boulder, Colorado — where the filmmaking duo first met.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
After weeks of rumors in March that Batula and Wilson had began a romantic relationship, the duo confirmed suspicions (and broke the internet) with a joint statement on March 31.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
After spending roughly $75,000 on product development and launching Body Mates in 2021, the duo abandoned the idea in 2023 following a tepid response from customers.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, the spirit of their terrifyingly inventive script traces all the way back to the mid-1990s in Boulder, Colorado — where the filmmaking duo first met.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
After weeks of rumors in March that Batula and Wilson had began a romantic relationship, the duo confirmed suspicions (and broke the internet) with a joint statement on March 31.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
After spending roughly $75,000 on product development and launching Body Mates in 2021, the duo abandoned the idea in 2023 following a tepid response from customers.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duo
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The Angels were even with the Mariners through three innings on a pair of RBI singles from Jorge Soler, then went ahead 4-2 in the fourth on a run-scoring error by Seattle third baseman Leo Rivas and an RBI infield single from Schanuel.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Chicago police had to bust up a pair of street takeovers early Sunday morning.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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