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Recent Examples of pair off
Wrestlers pair off, practicing moves at light speed.
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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
But in this season, competitors will pair off in teams of two, a touch that is new to the holiday adaptation.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
As the rest of the ladies get foot massages for Julia, who apparently is coming forward with her kinks, Alexia and Stephanie pair off and go chat in the mud room.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
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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
But in this season, competitors will pair off in teams of two, a touch that is new to the holiday adaptation.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
As the rest of the ladies get foot massages for Julia, who apparently is coming forward with her kinks, Alexia and Stephanie pair off and go chat in the mud room.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair off
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Kellou is amazed by Aya’s story of a feast where men and women dance with abandon while wearing masks, and eventually couple up.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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And then there's newcomer Iris Apatow—daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann—who is currently coupled up with The White Lotus star Sam Nivola.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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February is mating season for the four-legged canines, which can lead to sightings in even the most urban parts of Central Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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By the Middle Ages, people in France and England believed birds began mating around that time of year, reinforcing the connection to romance.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Pair off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair%20off. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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