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pairing

verb

present participle of pair
as in combining

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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
  1. combining
  2. mixing
  3. matching
  4. merging
  5. blending
  6. integrating
  7. connecting
  8. synchronizing
Verb
  • The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • At Folklore, the group is also working with Kansas City DJ FK Menace on a performance combining mariachi and DJ music.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of combining
Verb
  • But these women were ahead of their time, mixing folk tunecraft and punk aggro.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Considering how the Heat have maximized heart and hustle, mixing in significant development, keeping Pelle from free agency appears prudent.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixing
Verb
  • Instead of focusing on matching everything, think about mixing pieces, advise Kevin Kaminski and Alexis Pew, the founders of the architecture and interior design firm Kaminski + Pew.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The roll-down blinds are also made from matching wool felt, while the floor benefits from boat deck-style teak planks.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of matching
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  • For spring 2027, Blumarine is delving into California heritage, merging femininity and a playful approach to texture.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But over time, Paramount will likely begin merging the Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming services.
    — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of merging
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  • Curate your own Southeast Florida experience by blending iconic luxury with its local secrets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • For people who hate the texture, blending is what makes the whole thing work.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of blending
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  • Lucaj also envisions the store as a connection between New York and Paris café culture, and has partnered with nearby La Perle, commissioning a custom mural and creating a bespoke coffee experience as part of integrating into the neighborhood.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Disney has also been integrating its ESPN programming into Disney+.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • Senior quarterback Wyatt Tewell has completed 74 of 105 pass attempts for 1,049 yards and 13 TDs with just one interception, connecting with an assortment of receivers.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • His goal is to broaden the museum’s reach, not just show by show, but by connecting it to a larger community of civic leaders and arts organizations.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • One of the more demanding environments involved the Integrated Data Submission (IDS) platform, responsible for synchronizing school calendar information with transportation routing systems supporting students with disabilities.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • For Hyliion, synchronizing multiple KARNO units marks a significant engineering milestone beyond the performance of a single generator.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of synchronizing

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“Pairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairing. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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