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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.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairing
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All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Red Hawk Park, located at 2600 SW Old Port Road, is home to a multi-sport court combining tennis, pickleball and a half basketball court.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The studio — microphones and a mixing board hooked up to a computer — is on the first floor of McIntire’s home.—
Allen G. Breed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Yes, mixing highlights and lowlights can give brunette hair a range of shades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The left-hander gave up eight runs — matching his career high — on 10 hits and two walks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This matching linen-blend set makes getting dressed a breeze.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Northern Missouri, southern Iowa and north-central Illinois are under the highest threat Friday evening as any isolated supercells could pack a punch before merging into larger storm lines.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Church bells ring briefly each quarter hour to sound time, their melodic peals blending with ocean breezes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The juicing versus blending debate has been going on for years in wellness circles.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle is expected to operate in high-intensity combat scenarios against near-peer adversaries while integrating advanced digital and autonomous systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tomás Fleck Tomás is a writer/director focused on blending genres and connecting with audiences.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The museum aims to be both an incubator and a marketplace, supporting artists and connecting them with buyers.—
Carl Juste,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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By synchronizing all these data streams, the team documented not just the delivery but the hours-long cooperative effort that followed.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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By synchronizing drone footage, audio recordings and shipboard observations, the researchers documented the complex social structure and communication behind the birth.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Pairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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