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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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Packs may consist of a mated pair and sometimes few young pups.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The 323 million visits to America’s national parks in 2025 are more than twice the attendance — 135 million — at professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey games combined.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The teams combined to make 10 of their final 12 shots.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The company’s Phantom MK-1 is designed for both industrial and defense roles, positioning it among a small group of robotics systems targeting dual-use applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her profound artistry is rooted in deep musical literacy facilitating her dual role as a vocalist and a composer.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iran is one of the world leaders in crude oil production, which is directly correlated to 60% of what consumers pay at the pump, according to AAA.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The findings supported the idea that animals and other life forms must get the most energy from breathing oxygen and bolstered the theory that a rise in oxygen on Earth correlated with the appearance of complex life, Baker said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 26 victories matched a school record.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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Investigators also found palm prints on the hood of Duckett’s patrol car that matched Teresa, which prosecutors claimed was from her being raped while on the car and trying to push away.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Before the Missouri Tigers (Shop Mizzou) face Miami in the NCAA Tournament, the fraternity of basketball has already tremendously connected the two programs.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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Many of those people get connected to supportive housing, medical care, and addiction treatment.—
Grey Gardner,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The dough must be mixed by hand or a low-speed mixer, and the rounds must be made without the help of a rolling pin.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Oat Haus Cookie Dough Granola Butter Gluten free and vegan, Oat Haus' Cookie Dough Granola Butter also has chocolate chips mixed in for the perfect sweet treat.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The union pitch for pay parity comes as the city marks the 30th anniversary of the shotgun wedding that merged EMS and FDNY into a single entity back in 1996.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Temple Beth Or recently merged with Temple Beth Am, which is one of the largest synagogues in South Florida and is located in Pinecrest, about 20 minutes northeast from Beth Or’s former property.—
Lauren Costantino
March 14,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Paired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paired. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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