as in pairs
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 dyads
And sister-sister dyads have quite a bit of warmth in them.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Before long, Colin has buzzed his hair and fallen in with Ray’s biker gang, many of whose members are paired off in sub-dom dyads of their own.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Before long, Colin has buzzed his hair and fallen in with Ray’s biker gang, many of whose members are paired off in sub-dom dyads of their own.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyads
Noun
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The duel didn’t disappoint, as Langford and the Eagles broke a 2-2 deadlock, punching across a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth to emerge with a 4-2 triumph over the Falcons.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jake DeBrusk, Brock Boeser and Drew O'Connor scored for the Canucks, while Filip Hronek and Elias Pettersson each contributed a pair of assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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In tax year 2025, the standard deduction is $15,750 for single filers or married couples filing separately, $31,500 for married couples filing jointly and $23,625 for heads of household.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Dyads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyads. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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