paired 1 of 2

adjective

as in mated

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paired

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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
  • The short story’s subversive power is inversely correlated to its popularity, even to its academic credibility.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The edginess of your bob is directly correlated to its length.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of correlated
Verb
  • The tickets matched four of the five white balls drawn, 6-37-54-55-64, and the red Powerball 10.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Two additional tickets sold in California and Maryland matched all five white balls and won $1 million each, according to Powerball.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 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
  • Asian markets were trading mixed on Tuesday, with South Korea's Kospi in positive territory, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets down.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Mazzoli shifts themes to a darker register as addiction takes hold and the music turns to electronica by DJ Blume and Lorna Dune for teenagers’ raves, mixed into the Scottish Opera Orchestra.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • Most of the other schools closed or merged saw similar declines.
    — Austin Horn August 11, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The groups merged to better break trail through the deepening snow, according to Sharaf’s report.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of merged

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