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noun

ˈper How to pronounce pair (audio)
Definition of pairnext
as in couple
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together a pair of blue socks the singer and the piano player make quite a pair together

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pair

2 of 2

verb

as in to match

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Recent Examples of pair
Noun
Cotton is known to be breathable and lightweight, so these shorts and oversized button-up pair are sure to keep you cool in the summer heat. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 There was some jeopardy in the match when Kyrgios, who had won the pair’s previous two meetings, won the first set. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Verb
Other dishes, such as vodka sauce, zucchini cream and provolone sauce, and roasted garlic and Parmesan, are delicious options to pair with this cream-loving pasta. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 At Carversteak Las Vegas, Caviar Poppers pair airy gougères with luxurious caviar and lemon-chive crème fraîche. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
  1. couple
  2. match
  3. duo
  4. combine
  5. mix
  6. merge
  7. blend
  8. connect
Noun
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The couple, in their 50s, also have two children entering college next year.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of couple
Verb
  • Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States approached its Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
    — Paul Durica, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Here, the brown cat-eye base matches the drink's dark color, while black tiger stripes add that bubbly, playful finish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of match
Noun
  • When William began dating Kate Middleton, now known as Princess Kate, their duo became a trio, with Harry accompanying the lovebirds to official engagements and glitzy ceremonies as the flame-haired third wheel.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Her boundless energy and warmth bring color to their lives and challenges the male duo to step out of their comfort zone, which is mostly in their heads.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of duo
Verb
  • The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Increasingly the two are combined into multi-orbit networks, with room for operators old and new — from Viasat to Astranis.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of combine
Verb
  • This includes nods for variety special (pre-recorded), sound mixing for a variety series or special, directing for a variety special, picture editing for variety programming, and technical direction and camerawork for a special.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The drinks are prepared like instant coffee, can be made hot or cold, and mixed with milk or water.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The Newcastle Fire Protection District has officially merged with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District, officials announced in a July 2 news release.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • By the mid-20th century, Bucyrus-Erie (In 1927, Bucyrus merged with the Erie Steam Shovel Company) was among the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy excavation equipment, with machines operating across the globe.
    — Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of merge
Verb
  • Cook the veggies and potatoes until tender, then blend until velvety.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of blend
Verb
  • In November, an LLC connected to homebuilder Next Generation Capital bought the property from a family trust, according to the assessor’s office.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Researchers and psychologists agree that this feeling can fuel anxiety, dissatisfaction, and a constant need to stay connected, for fear of missing an opportunity, an event, or an experience.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of connect

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