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Recent Examples of paired
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
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
Adjective
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Considered to be among the most intelligent of birds, with a level of awareness that seems eerily human, the members of a mated pair of ravens stay together at all seasons, foraging cooperatively and even engaging in active play.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Properties that are located within 200 meters of where the Medfly infestation was found will be treated with Spinosad, which is made from bacteria that occurs naturally in the soil, to reduce the population density by killing mated females, officials added.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The central bank must balance a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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To give yourself more storage for holding all of your vacation must-haves, simply snap both bags together to create a dual compartment design.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This has likely correlated to the Rock Hall expanding how many artists are put onto the ballot every year, which has ballooned in size due to a more active use of side categories than ever before.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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The idea is that this process can help reduce the prevalence of conditions correlated with low calcium intake, including rickets in children and preeclampsia in pregnant women.—
Anthea Levi,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ballmer and his wife, Connie, matched donations made during the event, raising a total of $100 million.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the snaps, the couple pose with their two daughters, Adira, 2, and Olympia, 8, who matched in light blue dresses.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers after learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Freeman says most of the onion powders available at the grocery store are mixed with fillers and anti-caking agents.—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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More than 100 colleges have merged or closed since 2016 due to declining enrollment and financial pressure.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, employees at a Detroit bagel shop either quit or were fired following a dustup with management when their concerns about work conditions merged with their criticism of Israel.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Paired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paired. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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