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dyad

noun

ˈdī-ˌad

Definition of dyad

as in pair

two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the book examines the doctor-patient dyad from several perspectives

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Recent Examples of dyad Therapy is shifting from the classic dyad of therapist-client to the new triad of therapist-AI-client, see my discussion at the link here. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Worse, a third nuclear superpower, China, is turning the former dyad into a triad. — Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025 While about 90 percent of migratory bird species form stable dyads, about half of those last only for a breeding season. — Nathan H. Lents, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025 The league has existed as a Washington State-Oregon State dyad since August, when 10 of its dozen members officially absconded to other conferences. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dyad

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As for accessories, Princess Charlene added a pair of diamond statement earrings and carried a small black clutch with similar beadwork.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Wang boasts one of the finest collections of Ferrari classics, including a pair of 250 GTOs, a 250 Testa Rossa, and a 250 California Spider.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of pair

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The charges were upgraded to felonies and the couple was taken back into custody on Friday.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
The tender family comedy stars Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas (The Mask of Zorro) and Eva Birthistle (Bad Sisters) as a divorced couple who struggle to maintain the minimum communication required to share custody of their beloved only child Rose.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

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The streaming giant is at work on a feature film treatment for Crazy Taxi to be written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, the duo behind the 2025 reboot of The Naked Gun.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Dan Gregor & Doug Mand, the screenwriting duo behind 2025’s reboot of The Naked Gun, are penning Crazy Taxi.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

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