pairing

present participle of pair

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pairing Despite its hefty price tag, Chalamet styled the piece in a nonchalant way, pairing it with a leather jacket, sweatpants, and a cool pair of tan sneakers. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairing
Verb
  • Since its founding, the brand has become known for combining modern design with inclusivity and cultural storytelling.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Until the web is fully passkey-ready, combining the two provides both convenience and resilience, giving you a seamless experience across multiple devices and services.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For wet methods, the brand recommends mixing one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and misting the interior before wiping with a dry cloth.
    Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Emily Austin has mastered the art of mixing both sports and political talk into a career.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • North swapped out Tyler's pants for a matching miniskirt and added a microphone and a pair of black sunglasses to top off the look.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.
    Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The district has already closed the school, merging it with Forest Oak Middle School, but Morath has said that many schools in the district are struggling.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Over 42% have adopted a platform approach, often blending open source and hybrid architectures.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • To be sure, Dar Tantora The House Hotel is an eco-resort blending traditional architecture with modern design.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
  • With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Their apartment was four blocks from the bridge, the main artery connecting her to many parts of the city.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By synchronizing the times buses arrive at the hub, the system will allow passengers to easily catch the next bus.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Successful product launches depend on synchronizing engineering, product, legal, compliance, actuarial and distribution teams, often across global locations and time zones, requiring sophisticated program management capabilities.
    Harneet Kalra, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Pairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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