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
Melody Kazel, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Selections from Spain, France, and Chile—including sparkling wines, rosés, and whites—bring even more variety, each chosen to pair seamlessly with the menu.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Along with his Rolex timepiece, DiCaprio styled a classic Dior dark gray wool notch lapel suit, with a traditional white cotton shirt and a pair of black leather derbies.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For dinner with friends or a trip to a pumpkin patch, pair the cute top with wide-leg jeans.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Selections from Spain, France, and Chile—including sparkling wines, rosés, and whites—bring even more variety, each chosen to pair seamlessly with the menu.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
That’s the way Fleur looks at Julian in real life too — adoring and feverishly in love, so when Fleur announces that the pair are getting married over dinner with friends, everyone responds with joy and delight.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Along with his Rolex timepiece, DiCaprio styled a classic Dior dark gray wool notch lapel suit, with a traditional white cotton shirt and a pair of black leather derbies.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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Sean Duffy and some of the couple’s children were also in the segment, and it was filmed in the New Jersey home.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ford, an Eagle High School graduate, has had to wait to shine because of a series of injuries over the past couple of years.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Saturdays in the South during football season can't be matched.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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GloRilla tapped into her preppy side in a plaid bustier dress, matching jacket and a hot pink Versace bucket bag.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prescott and CeeDee Lamb have been a potent duo for years.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Alvina Omisiri Agba, 23, allegedly approached the mother-son duo and offered to calm him down.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once a 19th-century military outpost, Fort Robinson now combines historic sites with miles of hiking and horseback trails.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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By combining co-creation, creator signals, and data systems, the company has built an engine for capturing information at scale and acting on it faster than rivals.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With a 63-minute rain delay mixed into the third quarter, the Eagles outscored the Cowboys by a pedestrian 3-0 margin to walk away with a 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two Ohio men and 22 Chinese nationals are charged with trafficking drugs to mix with fentanyl and increase its strength, federal officials announced Wednesday.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Follow all signs and instructions to merge, slow down, or stop.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To that end, Parmigiano Reggiano will merge into the MetLife Stadium marketing and menu.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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By blending internal talent with flexible external expertise, companies can punch above their weight without bloating headcount.—
Richard Ricks,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cells extended nerve fibers in both directions, toward the head and tail, to connect with the host spinal tissue.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the presidents of the Central Pacific and, yes, Union Pacific railroads met in 1869 to drive the final ceremonial rail stake into the ground, connecting the east and west coasts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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