paired 1 of 2

adjective

as in mated

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paired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of pair
as in combined

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Recent Examples of paired
Adjective
Prepare for the Update Case and Charger For AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods Pro 3, put them in their charging case and place them near the paired iPhone. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
The multi-hyphenate paired the slouchy, pocketed sweater with a fabulously massive fur scarf and a pair of shiny white pants. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026 In a wool-blend, this Madewell Fair Isle Boxy Sweater is gorgeously cozy for a winter day in the Dolomites or paired with a great pair of leather pants for aperitivo in Milan. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026 Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box. — Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paired
  1. mated
  2. combined
  3. dual
  4. correlated
  5. matched
  6. connected
  7. mixed
  8. merged
Adjective
  • The family group also contained four other adult wolves, which might have been brothers and sisters, parents, or even grandparents of the mated pair.
    — Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Packs may consist of a mated pair and sometimes few young pups.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of mated
Verb
  • Each blocked multiple lanes and combined to cause miles of delays, which also sent extra traffic into downtown Atlanta.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Those two rotated fluidly throughout, combined well and have developed a strong on-pitch connection.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • SoundPeats has launched its second-generation POP Clip 2 open-style wireless earbuds, featuring new 12mm dual-magnet drivers and DynamicEQ technology for richer bass and a more balanced sound.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Minimalist-chic sportswear brand Jacques is responsible for these compression shorts made from 4-way stretch with a dual-layer shell liner.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dual
Verb
  • Data from Freightos indicates that escalating fuel prices have not directly correlated with air freight rates yet.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • According to the report, IPO activity and new private jet deliveries are 70% correlated over the past decade, except for the 2020 and 2021 Covid years.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of correlated
Verb
  • The Galaxy Watch 9 matched its predecessor exactly, falling short of Samsung's estimate and lasting 26 hours with the always-on display enabled.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The town recently received a $100,000 grant from the Porter County Community Foundation for the dog park, which will be matched by $100,000 in local fundraising.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of matched
Verb
  • Informal mining is a deep problem in South Africa and is connected to criminal syndicates, according to authorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Maxar, meanwhile, identified an irregularity connected to Beloozerov’s employment, notified authorities and terminated him, a company spokesperson told CNN.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of connected
Verb
  • As Tehran and Washington issue mixed messages, the status of the strait remains at the core of the conflict.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The sodas can be mixed with different syrups and creamers; for example, Sprite mixed with blue raspberry syrup and coconut cream.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • The company was formed through a transaction in which digital compute platform Hut 8 offered its cryptocurrency mining fleet to a new entity that merged with Gryphon last September, inheriting Gryphon's legal liabilities and the PPP dispute.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Work, a task-completion agent, and merged the standalone Codex app into the ChatGPT desktop app.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of merged

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