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
France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron remain in first place with only five more duos set to perform.
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Isabel Yip, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Pairing the three-time All-Pro with star receiver Puka Nacua gave the Rams one of the NFL’s best duos, helping quarterback Matthew Stafford lead the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in a potential MVP season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 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
That’s because the rows are laid out in a 2-4-2 configuration, making the seats nearest the windows on either side a prime pick for couples or other travel duos.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Sep. 2025
Isabel Yip, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Pairing the three-time All-Pro with star receiver Puka Nacua gave the Rams one of the NFL’s best duos, helping quarterback Matthew Stafford lead the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in a potential MVP season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 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
That’s because the rows are laid out in a 2-4-2 configuration, making the seats nearest the windows on either side a prime pick for couples or other travel duos.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duos
Noun
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In his third season as starter, Maiava won’t have the benefit of one of college football’s best pass-catching pairs at his disposal.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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While the pair mostly shared a progressive footing, their styles were unmistakably unique to their candidacies.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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For families While the element of escapism is often best suited to solo travelers and couples, rooms are designed to host families with couches, trundles, and roll-away beds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Others learned of the relocation through social media or from other patients, said attorney Benjamin Ikuta, who is representing the couples.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Duos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duos. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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