pairing

present participle of pair

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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
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Verb
  • Reuters reported in 2026 that Meta introduced prescription smart glasses through its Ray-Ban partnership, combining prescription lenses with wearable technology.
    Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Swift wore a yellow Simkhai Lydia Jacquard mini dress paired with matching yellow heels.
    Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Three different specialists are merging their expertise to mutual advantage.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
  • Stanton, by far the most science-fiction-oriented of Pixar auteurs, has a habit of merging high-tech futurism and grand-scale optimism.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • But thanks to Cardiff’s industrial boom in the early 1900s, the city’s culinary landscape has since transformed into a vibrant hub, blending both traditional recipes with fresh Welsh produce.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Segregation laws prevented Black students from integrating into Euless schools in 1950.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
  • Spotify's landmark partnership with FC Barcelona reimagined traditional sports sponsorship by integrating artists directly into the club's global platform.
    Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
  • By connecting the mid-June high with the action from early June, a clear potential cup-and-handle pattern begins to emerge.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • How was everyone synchronizing their clocks a hundred years ago?
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • The second screen shows raw footage from one of the 17 cameras, synchronizing with the edited version at various moments during the hour-and-a-half runtime.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026

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“Pairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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