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
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The team was in a similar situation in the quarterfinals against Los Angeles FC and rallied from down 2-0 with a pair of Messi goals to win the series 3-2.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud satin mood Extrait de Parfum, $445
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What scents pair well with florals for a more unique twist?
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Her son sported a pair of jeans and a blue shirt, with a pair of white grip socks on his feet.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The team was in a similar situation in the quarterfinals against Los Angeles FC and rallied from down 2-0 with a pair of Messi goals to win the series 3-2.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
At the New York City event, Lively looked sunny in a butter yellow T-shirt paired with a gold satin skirt cinched with a wide belt.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud satin mood Extrait de Parfum, $445
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What scents pair well with florals for a more unique twist?
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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The couple is also parents to a daughter named Mia.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Friends of Big Bear Valley, a non-profit organization that runs a 24-hour live feed to monitor local eagles, has given the world the ability to watch beloved eagle couple Jackie and Shadow raise their young in real time.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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While one of White's boys matched the point guard in Pacers merch, the other repped the Indiana Fever in a Caitlin Clark jersey.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2025
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The duo have an ease, often finishing each other’s sentences.—
Thessaly La Force,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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The duo's service to the community extended beyond schools and older people.—
Sophia Veneziano,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Paraclete 2, Sierra Canyon 0: Two pitchers combined for the shutout.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Once chocolate is melted, mix in the pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any streaks of pumpkin.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some marketplaces will merge, while others will be absorbed by larger players looking to expand their footprint.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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So was a statement that the company would merge with another firm, according to the indictment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
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In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Velour banners with artwork of fish, fowl and fauna hang from the tall ceilings of a lower seating area connected to the cafeteria.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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No injuries connected to the product have been reported.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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