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 couple used it to convert three storefronts in the historically Black and Latinx neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Los Angeles into a free cultural center.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The community of Ladera Ranch rallied around the couple — more than 100,000 pink and blue ribbons were wrapped around trees and light poles throughout South Orange County.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even when companies build a solution that matches customer needs, convincing customers to pay is far from automatic.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, this language of growth matches how the builders of these systems describe the process.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Noem and Lewandowski view Scott as a threat to their success atop the 260,000-person department because Scott, a federal agent of three decades, has voiced concerns about the approach the duo has taken to enforce immigration laws.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bryan Blake scored 17 points for the Tritons and the bench duo of Tyson Christensen and Tyson Stowell contributed to San Clemente’s comeback bid in the fourth quarter.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This cave-aged, cow’s milk cheese is described as combining a smooth creaminess with a bold, cheddary tang.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Darcy Kuemper played nearly a period before sustaining an injury and giving way to Anton Forsberg, combining for 33 saves.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Munich's answer to serious business mixed with Oktoberfest celebration.—
Melinda Elmborg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The nominees for the 62nd annual Cinema Audio Society highlight the outstanding contributions of sound mixers, recognizing excellence in the specialized craft of sound mixing for both motion pictures and television.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Inside the nozzle, molten polymer streams merge from parallel extruders before deposition.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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During all that time, miniscule rocks and debris should continue to to collide and merge into the building blocks of future gas and terrestrial planets.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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The forthcoming graphic novel — a collaboration between comic book writer Rodney Barnes, artist Jason Shawn Alexander and Shaggy himself — spins a supernatural adventure that blends history, fantasy, music and suspense.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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This sweet and savory white cheddar is blended with cranberries and chipotle peppers.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sacagawea is connected to the Lewis and Clark expedition as a translator and helper in navigating Native American communities and spaces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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As a search and knowledge management tool, Dash connects to tools, understands your work, and surfaces context and answers to keep projects moving.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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