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
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
After some spring training struggles, a season-opening assignment to Triple-A and a pair of forgettable starts, the pitcher is happy to have a scoreless start under his belt.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are the perfect pair at the Tiffany & Co.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Together with Gattelli, the pair are keenly aware of what makes a musical tick — and why people love, or love to hate them — leveraging much of it to their advantage.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Carolina Panthers – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon Sadiq is a potential matchup nightmare and pairs well with Rookie of the Year wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan to give Bryce Young two massive weapons in the passing game.
—Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Josh and Melissa, in trying to escape the town, look for new love in two pairs of potential romantic partners.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition, Ware continued to display a feathery 3-point stroke, with a pair in the first half.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The pair was arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft exceeding $20,000.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Layne Schillo had a pair of hits for Evergreen Park (15-4, 8-1).
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
After some spring training struggles, a season-opening assignment to Triple-A and a pair of forgettable starts, the pitcher is happy to have a scoreless start under his belt.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are the perfect pair at the Tiffany & Co.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Together with Gattelli, the pair are keenly aware of what makes a musical tick — and why people love, or love to hate them — leveraging much of it to their advantage.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Carolina Panthers – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon Sadiq is a potential matchup nightmare and pairs well with Rookie of the Year wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan to give Bryce Young two massive weapons in the passing game.
—Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Josh and Melissa, in trying to escape the town, look for new love in two pairs of potential romantic partners.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition, Ware continued to display a feathery 3-point stroke, with a pair in the first half.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The pair was arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft exceeding $20,000.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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This is where couples come to mark a special occasion or business travelers come to impress.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Editor Jeremy Rellosa spoke to couples about the easiest times to get an appointment, the best places for taking pictures, and where to make a Champagne toast afterward.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mead has started 10 of Arsenal’s 17 WSL matches this season, and with her contract expiring in June — the same month as England’s final two qualifiers — her next move feels crucial.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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That closely matches the findings of a survey conducted earlier this year by the Jewish Federations of North America.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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As part of the cookoff, local leaders and personalities will form duos to create dishes up for judging, all of this taking place in front of an audience having lunch at the Boca West Country Club.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of America’s favorite flavor duos, now with vintage bake-sale charm.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Luscious Venus in your 5th House of Originality squares Pluto in your 2nd House of Resources, so projects and budgets will potentially tug your soul in opposing directions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The hotel blends historic charm with modern design, featuring Art Deco interiors, high ceilings, and spacious bathrooms.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two specialty cocktails are the Herb Garden Elixir made with tequila blanco, cucumber, jalapenos, basil and lime, and the Planet Punch, which blends tequila reposado, passion fruit, orange juice, lime and grenadine.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ink/Cobalt mixes dark blue and black, and Carnelian/Sky combines a light blue with bright red.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sharon Stone mixes textures in a tassel dress at LACMA's Opening Gala for The David Geffen Galleries in Los Angeles on April 16.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This recipe combines both peaches and blueberries to create one decadent summertime treat.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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View gallery - 6 images With a simple switch of a magazine, the Drone Round is claimed to turn a standard NATO caliber small arm into a drone-killing weapon that combines the scattershot of a shotgun with the speed, power and rapid fire of an infantry assault rifle.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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National data found each home lost to climate disasters per 10,000 people correlates with a 1 percentage point increase in homelessness.—
Meg Tanaka,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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