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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Wu pulled in more than 60% of the vote, while Kraft had around 29% support when the race was called for the pair.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The pair orbit a significant distance from the icy world, farther out in relation to the dwarf planet's size than expected.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lisa also wore a pair of black tights emblazoned with the Louis Vuitton logo.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pair met in a lecture hall and dated for six years before marrying.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These aren’t newlyweds; these couples have been together for decades!—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Among the deceased were retirees, newlyweds, elderly couples, young families and transplants from New York and Latin America.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Duos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duos. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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