variants
or pair
as in couples
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a pair of blue socks the singer and the piano player make quite a pair together
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Recent Examples of pairs
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs opened a pair of voluntary OTA practices to the media this spring, giving the first glimpses of the 2026 roster as the team prepares for training camp.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The pair became friends, and Hasley went on to help write a book about Jenner’s philosophy on overcoming adversity in sports and life.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
At that point, Brazil—the defending champions who would go on to win the tournament—leads 2-1 on a pair of goals by Garrincha.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
This pair at Quince comes in black and white and has an OthoLite insole that provides padding and support.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
There are more seams, for example, than are found in a typical Eileen Fisher garment, because each pair of pants yields panels of usable fabric panels that are only so big.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
In early 2026, Megan Moroney and fellow country star Ella Langley made history as the first pair of women in country music to simultaneously top the Billboard Hot 100 and 200 chart.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Noun
The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs opened a pair of voluntary OTA practices to the media this spring, giving the first glimpses of the 2026 roster as the team prepares for training camp.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The pair became friends, and Hasley went on to help write a book about Jenner’s philosophy on overcoming adversity in sports and life.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
At that point, Brazil—the defending champions who would go on to win the tournament—leads 2-1 on a pair of goals by Garrincha.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
This pair at Quince comes in black and white and has an OthoLite insole that provides padding and support.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
There are more seams, for example, than are found in a typical Eileen Fisher garment, because each pair of pants yields panels of usable fabric panels that are only so big.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
In early 2026, Megan Moroney and fellow country star Ella Langley made history as the first pair of women in country music to simultaneously top the Billboard Hot 100 and 200 chart.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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As a result, the crowd is a mix of everyone from brunching neighborhood residents and locals on staycations to international tourists and older couples enjoying the city for the weekend.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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This left Kenzie and Sean without their couples for the next 24 hours.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Instead of combing through dozens of forecasts, users see clear guidance that matches the dates, cities, and timing of their own trip.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The Amazon Essentials Fit-and-Flare Midi Dress is a light and airy option that matches most of the summer shoes and sandals already in my closet.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The Bruins imported the latest in a lineage of Bay Area dynamic duos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The '90s had some seriously iconic duos.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Verb
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These fluid flourishes are known as flair bartending, a performance style that blends acrobatic skill with drink making.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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On Friday, the retailer will debut its first Heritage Meets Modern design concept that blends archival references with a modern aesthetic.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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For graphic interest that still reads neutral, Quiet Town's Tam mixes clay, chocolate, and cream tones.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2026
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Set in a quiet residential neighborhood, this intimate beachfront property (whose name mixes the owners’ first initials with the Dutch word for oasis) uses dense, vibrant landscaping and shutters and stone walls between guest rooms to create a cocooning feeling of privacy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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With each development milestone, MBDA moves closer to delivering a next-generation air-to-air weapon that combines advanced sensors, extended range, and superior flexibility.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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After Rieder wins the second ball and combines with Ndoye, Widmer dashes forward and attacks the space between Kosovo’s full-back and left-winger.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Webster and other criminologists note that the reduced flow of ghost guns correlates with a sharply lower rate of shootings by teenagers, who had been heavy users of the guns during the 2020-21 homicide surge.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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