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
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Flager vouches for the design of this pair, with fabric genuinely designed to keep you comfortable—and with three secure pockets, including a zip pocket, any everyday essential is easy to keep close.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Discover the 25 best plants to pair with your rosemary for optimal growth and protection.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Makar scored twice, including one into an empty net, and Nathan MacKinnon had a pair of assists to help Colorado win for the second time in three games since a three-week break for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Flager vouches for the design of this pair, with fabric genuinely designed to keep you comfortable—and with three secure pockets, including a zip pocket, any everyday essential is easy to keep close.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
This season, the Portuguese organization helped pair Campillo with footwear manufacturer Mariano Shoes for their latest collaboration together, which includes a classic boot in four colors, and leather loafers with artisanal leather soles.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Discover the 25 best plants to pair with your rosemary for optimal growth and protection.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
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The couple are interested in partnering with a philanthropic organization to help digitize the newspaper’s archives, which stretch back to 1928 — when the eight-page weekly tabloid, known then as the Palisadian, sold for just five cents a pop.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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After losing their home in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the couple, then 38, relocated to Boston with their children Marcelle and Hylton, seeking better economic and educational prospects.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a letter to some of the city’s marquee retailers, including Gucci, Prada and Valentino, Chief Rivetti advised that shoppers trying to pay with debit cards issued by the state’s employment agency should be asked to show identification that matched the name on the card.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Teams would close spring practices by playing a game in front of thousands of their fans, either by matching the offense against the defense or conducting a pregame draft that divided the team into two separate rosters.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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In addition to including Hudson products into their clients’ looks, the styling duo is producing video content for the brand—showcasing how women can dress jeans up and down for a range of occasions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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This posthumous album of free improv pairs the late pedal steel virtuoso with a metal-adjacent guitar-and-drums duo, to bracing, gravity-defying effect.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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Werner likes to combine these alternatives with sugar-free chia jam.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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East Bungalows boast elevated terraces with hammocks, as well as two twin-sized beds on rollers that can be combined to form a king.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Simply mix 250g of low-fat quark (which contains around 20g of protein) with 40g of ground oats, half a banana as a natural binding agent and a dash of milk.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ground chicken is mixed with mild Monterey Jack cheese and a classic buffalo-style seasoning to make these flavorful meatballs.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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The parent companies of CBS and CNN have discussed merging or sharing news-gathering operations and on-air talent numerous times over several decades.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Apple's Studio Display XDR merges the elite performance specs and reference-monitor cred of the 6K Apple Pro Display XDR with the smaller 5K form factor of the Apple Studio Display, at a more palatable price.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The mission of Río Perdido is to have accommodations blend seamlessly into the intentionally unmanicured yet approachable habitat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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When big man Al Horford swatted away a shot in the second quarter, Nakase cracked a joke about how the veteran still had a little bounce in his game, blending the humor with her appreciation for his longevity.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Located between Iran’s southern coast and a peninsula shared by Oman and the Emirates, the strait is a tiny section of sea connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 New ideas connect friends in surprisingly useful ways.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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