dyads

plural of dyad
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
  • Senior quarterback Declan Walker completed 11-of-17 passes for 215 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while junior Swiss-Army knife Nick O’Brien finished with three total touchdowns as the Cougars (7-0) staged an epic rally to knock off South Shore Voke, 29-16.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The film centers on a pair of detectives hunting a serial murderer in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Wetkiss Knee-High Boots Lorelai's shoe collection is as memorable as her quick wit, and nothing says cool-weather quite like a pair of boots.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The pair earned a score of 36/40—the highest of the season so far.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From viral hits to iconic music legends, the remaining couples will dance through a variety of creative challenges, culminating in the finale.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Through their performances, the 10 remaining couples will pay tribute to influential people in their lives.
    Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Dyads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyads. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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