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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Noun
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Pair it with the burgundy leather trousers, based on our ski pants, with the calf zips open to show off a good pair of boots.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025 -
After the announcement, Musk celebrated the vote on a stage at the shareholder meeting, dancing and laughing alongside a pair of robots.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Perched against the rugged shoreline away from Waikiki, Turtle Bay is ideal for families, couples or groups of friends, offering activities like surfing lessons, for people of all abilities, and horseback riding.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Studies conducted in recent years have shown that women in heterosexual couples predominantly take on the brunt of domestic tasks—managing the family’s calendar, unloading the dishwasher, feeding pets.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Dyads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyads. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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