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 duos
Yet these duos could produce similar fantasy numbers.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 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
Whether through books or on screen, audiences have been introduced to many detective duos.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Additional categories include Faction of the Year, featuring dominant groups like The OG Bloodline and The Judgment Day, and Tag Team of the Year, showcasing dynamic duos such as #DIY and Awesome Truth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Meet the industry’s latest dynamic duos.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
The colors in these duos do just that.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Comments Survivor has had its share of dynamic duos over the years.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 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
Whether through books or on screen, audiences have been introduced to many detective duos.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Additional categories include Faction of the Year, featuring dominant groups like The OG Bloodline and The Judgment Day, and Tag Team of the Year, showcasing dynamic duos such as #DIY and Awesome Truth.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Meet the industry’s latest dynamic duos.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
The colors in these duos do just that.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Comments Survivor has had its share of dynamic duos over the years.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duos
Noun
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Officials at the Water Reclamation Authority are pursuing new goals after the utility was officially released last year from a pair of longstanding legal agreements that required the utility to address sewer overflows, leading to major investments across the system.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her final touch included a pair of black open-toed pumps.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Looking for a pair of shoes that can handle the gym, your daily walks, and everything in between?—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Around 100 pairs were found abandoned on the roof, perhaps due to the thieves being frightened away, Sheriff John Budensiek said at the news conference.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, the rights that these certificates grant are not equal to the rights afforded to straight couples.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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Whether couples are dancing to a silky smooth R&B ballad or an upbeat groove, the rhythm continues on with each dance move of the dance.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Duos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duos. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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