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
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
On top of these three impressive moves, the Penguins were also the only team that weaponized its excess cap space to acquire draft capital, as Kyle Dubas shrewdly picked up a pair of second-round picks to take on Matt Dumba and Connor Clifton’s contracts.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Yes, these casting directors knew the right talent to pair with this bonkers story in theory.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The sophomore erupted for 14 points in the frame, burying a pair of threes as Malden Catholic pulled away for good.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
On top of these three impressive moves, the Penguins were also the only team that weaponized its excess cap space to acquire draft capital, as Kyle Dubas shrewdly picked up a pair of second-round picks to take on Matt Dumba and Connor Clifton’s contracts.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
The sites would pair health care with a food bank, relying on local grocers, restaurants and other food providers to donate food.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Yes, these casting directors knew the right talent to pair with this bonkers story in theory.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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The young couple welcomed their daughter via adoption this summer.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The couple posted the news on Instagram Friday night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Made popular by Toteme, this two-in-one coat is recognizable by the boxy silhouette with an attached, matching scarf that offers a unique look and extra layer of warmth around the neck.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The suit also highlights the duo’s enduring influence, noting that their recordings have earned millions in royalties and sync deals over the years and continue to resonate with new generations of fans.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Best Hotels & Resorts Nomad Hotel Dieter Roelen and Monica Mascaros, the husband-and-wife duo behind Nomad Hotel, spent 20 years living like nomads and traveling around the world.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sessegnon and Jimenez attack that vacated area in a bid to combine, but Bassey’s delivery from the back gets intercepted by Santiago Bueno.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Set in the world of Tokyo’s red-light district, Souza’s feature debut won the 119 Marvila Studios Award, the top prize in the Agora’s Works in Progress section, offering sound mixing services in post-production.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whoever mixed that show somehow got the intro music way up here and dialogue down here.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The decisions come after recommendations from Boeing, which merged with McDonnell Douglas in 1997.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the modern era, architects have been drawn to the idea of merging dwellings with the earth itself.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The project blends electric mobility with real-time AI while keeping the driver in control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wall art also abounds at charity shops, so look for pictures that blend with your theme, making sure the frame packs a decorating punch as well.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This can then aid you in targeting your audience, guiding you in adjusting prices to consumer needs, and even lead you to use AI to personalize marketing messages to better connect with certain groups.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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