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
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
  • But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 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
  • By merging extensive field observations with computer simulations, the work clarifies the stabilimenta’s mechanical role.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
  • At the time, the STB ended up approving that $31 billion takeover largely due to the small size of KCS, with the merging companies remaining the smallest of the Class I North American railroads.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Its success at the time, mostly with mass market brands, paved the way for the arrival of Taikoo Li Chengdu, considered one of China’s best luxury retail destinations for blending historical preservation with a high-brow shopping experience.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The story delves into themes of memory, loss, and coming-of-age, blending elements of fantasy and imagination with the intimacy of personal reflection.
    Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 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 5 Nov. 2025.

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