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 duo are now re-teaming for How To Survive Without Me, a drama pilot at HBO Max.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont elevated former assistant general managers Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley to the role of co-interim GMs in November and the duo orchestrated one of the most important trades in franchise history.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The duo dubbed the measure the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology, or TRUST, Act.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Two of the five Oscar documentary feature nominees — Gandbhir and the duo of Khaki and Eyni — are recognized here, though a DGA nomination has not always translated to Academy success.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont elevated former assistant general managers Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley to the role of co-interim GMs in November and the duo orchestrated one of the most important trades in franchise history.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The duo dubbed the measure the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology, or TRUST, Act.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Two of the five Oscar documentary feature nominees — Gandbhir and the duo of Khaki and Eyni — are recognized here, though a DGA nomination has not always translated to Academy success.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duo
Noun
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Gary and Klint Kubiak would be the 10th father-son pair to serve as NFL head coaches, including interim coaches.—
MARK ANDERSON,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Supporters have sent them gas money, donations for dinners at Chipotle and pairs of warm wool socks to get them through the Minneapolis winter.—
Sophia Peyser,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors allege Richins poisoned her husband with a cocktail laced with illicit fentanyl while the couple was celebrating at their home in March 2022.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Seoul, South Korea — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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