pairing

Definition of pairingnext
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
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Verb
  • By combining range, connectivity, and strike power, the new FPV drone could reshape how small teams operate in contested environments.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Currently, after a settlement courts may move forward with a merger by combining assets before courts finish reviewing a settlement.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Make chia gel by mixing 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of chia seeds with 6 tbsp of water.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Guest rooms will feature interactive elements, games matching the floor theme, and a variety of new tech upgrades, including smart TVs in Hilton Connected Rooms and upgraded Wi-Fi throughout the property.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Aligning these assets with capable and motivated partners will benefit both drug developers and patients — and matching them carefully with capable entrepreneurial stakeholders could benefit both patients and investors.
    Annette Bakker, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Specifically, liberal and conservative synagogues are merging.
    Lauren Costantino March 14, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
  • On Wednesday, Musk indicated that Macrohard was merging with Tesla’s efforts to develop the software for the upcoming Optimus robot.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The initiative aims to expand access to music education while blending creativity with technology.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • What begins as a political scandal quickly escalates into a high-stakes narrative of power and secrecy at the highest levels of government, blending smart science fiction with tense political drama in the tradition of The X-Files and The West Wing.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • These firms will play central roles in building and integrating the system’s various components.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Samsung increased charging from 15W on the S25 Ultra to 25W on the S26 Ultra through Qi2 compatibility, but only via accessories rather than integrating magnet tech directly into the phone.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Solaria Energia, a Spanish renewable energy company that is connecting data centers to its own clean grid, for example, is nearing all-time trading highs.
    Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • There is a growing body of research connecting extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change, to insurance price increases.
    Bloomberg, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Pretty Lethal starts in a rehearsal space somewhere in America, with a troupe of prima ballerinas who are headed to a showcase in Budapest but are clearly having trouble synchronizing their efforts.
    Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Photograph by Victor Llorente for The New Yorker The experimental singer-producer FKA twigs, for most of her career, has made cerebral electronic music intent on synchronizing the mind and body.
    Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Pairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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