as in pairs
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 duos
And Williams and Storrie, the show’s stars, have become one of Hollywood’s favorite duos, with even fellow celebrities fawning over them.
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Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Mina, who spent eight seasons renovating Indianapolis homes on the beloved series Good Bones, joins the design competition for its latest installment, which features four duos working to transform identical Las Vegas properties.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Dustin and Steve have become one of the show’s most iconic duos.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
There were some reports about the couple’s finances after their Netflix deal expired, but the two then went on to sign a first-look deal, similar to what other high-profile duos, like the Obamas, have signed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
The women on TV, those duos were so iconic to me, and there is a power.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether its dressing to a certain colour scheme or wearing fully matching fits, TikTok duos are enjoying sharing their style.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Ruben Amorim has spent pre-season alternating between two duos in central midfield.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
On August 14, Instagram dropped a brand new episode of their Close Friends Only podcast featuring one of basketball’s most dynamic duos.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Mina, who spent eight seasons renovating Indianapolis homes on the beloved series Good Bones, joins the design competition for its latest installment, which features four duos working to transform identical Las Vegas properties.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Dustin and Steve have become one of the show’s most iconic duos.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
There were some reports about the couple’s finances after their Netflix deal expired, but the two then went on to sign a first-look deal, similar to what other high-profile duos, like the Obamas, have signed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
The women on TV, those duos were so iconic to me, and there is a power.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether its dressing to a certain colour scheme or wearing fully matching fits, TikTok duos are enjoying sharing their style.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Ruben Amorim has spent pre-season alternating between two duos in central midfield.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
On August 14, Instagram dropped a brand new episode of their Close Friends Only podcast featuring one of basketball’s most dynamic duos.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duos
Noun
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Knox hit a three pointer from the right wing for his first basket, but then made cuts to the hole and got passes from Trevon Brazile and Wagner to score his next pair on a dunk and short jumper at the rim.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tuffy’s 16 saves in the third, including a pair of heart-stopping stuffs in the final minute, sealed a memorable performance.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Singles, couples and families welcome.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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For more adventurous couples, there are opportunities for fishing, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and geocaching.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Duos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duos. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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