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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Recent Examples of pair
Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
With this new edition and the broader series in general, the mother-daughter pair are seeking to inspire individuality and self-confidence in children.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 May 2025
Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Style tip: Lean into the schoolgirl vibes and pair yours with a button-down shirt, vest, or pleated skirt.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Noun
The firm has invoiced the city for millions of dollars in legal fees relating to the Miami Freedom Park stadium project and a lawsuit filed by a pair of Little Havana businessmen against Carollo, according to public records.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
With this new edition and the broader series in general, the mother-daughter pair are seeking to inspire individuality and self-confidence in children.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
For the first time ever, on May 24th, 2025, this private dining pop-up throws open its doors to the public for an exclusive lunch and dinner, offering a rare chance to indulge in a three-course tasting menu paired with exceptional wines, accompanied by the Riviera’s golden glow, of course.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Style tip: Lean into the schoolgirl vibes and pair yours with a button-down shirt, vest, or pleated skirt.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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An audience of about 75—who all seemed to be locals, except for me and a Dutch couple—roared and cheered as a gifted dancer named David Nieto shook the stage in a whir of heel stomps, wrist flicks, and head snaps.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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This has not been the type of start Wood has enjoyed the last couple of weeks.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Verb
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If shortness of breath is new or doesn’t match your activity level or fitness, consult a healthcare provider.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Our customers no longer need to stress about layering or matching a bra, underwear, shapewear, and an outfit for every occasion.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Bindi shared a series of snaps, alternating between photos of the family of three, individual shots of the 4-year-old and an image of the mother-daughter duo.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Take the story of a mother and daughter duo who started with a folding table and buckets of blooms for sale from the local farmer’s market in Detroit.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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But now Korn are opening for a girl who combines the best of Britney and Korn — a freak off the leash.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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The niche, expensive flagship Android phone continues the design language of previous Xperia devices, while combining the prowess of Sony's various hardware brands, from its Bravia TV and Alpha camera teams to the Walkman music department.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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Episodes of natural selection are sometimes ephemeral, and evidence of them vanishes from our genomes when the selective pressures subside or when populations mix.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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In one bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Cream and mix the wet ingredients.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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So much water flows down the mountain that Tudy Creek — normally about 4 feet across — swells and merges with another creek to form a violent river that rages down the road between them.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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Things began falling apart when the team tried merging Siri’s old code with the new one.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Mooresville blends small-town charm with high-speed innovation.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).—
Henri Robbins,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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Mellencamp's new ink is a simple line down her spine that reads a special message that connects to her dad, John Mellencamp.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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