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
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.
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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
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 pair achieved as much in Gibson’s very first World Cup event, with the duo winning the mixed relay race to secure a spot for the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hernandez pleaded no contest to charges that included a pair of enhancements for great bodily harm to a victim younger than 5 and willful harm or injury to a child that resulted in death in the commission of child abuse.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Singles, couples and families welcome.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tell Me Lies features several onscreen couples who are also together in real life.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Dyads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyads. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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