PAIR OFF Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

pair off

verb

Definition of pair off next

as in to couple

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Recent Examples of pair off Limon’s brother told the Times that by Sunday, investigators had traced the pair off campus. —

Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Eventually, Annie and Link pair off and things get hot and heavy in the Jungle Room. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 Wrestlers pair off, practicing moves at light speed. —

Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Stay in the neutrals family by topping this grey wool pair off with a simple white button-down and lightweight black jacket. —

Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pair off

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The stock market has become more strongly coupled to the Fed.

— George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
When Beatriz Hatz remained open for exploration after coupling up with Sean Reife, Gabriel swept her away and formed a connection with her.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

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The mill, which is mated to a six-speed dog gearbox with paddle shifter, makes up to 513 hp and 346 ft lbs of torque, though that number will fluctuate based on the requirements of whatever racing series the car is competing in.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
When wild female flies mate with the sterile males, no offspring are produced, and the population collapses over time.

— Ciara McCarthy. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026