pairs 1 of 2

variants or pair
plural of 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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pairs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pair

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Recent Examples of pairs
Noun
The pair took the stage once again to accept the VMA for Best Collaboration. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 In the primary bedroom’s sitting room, a pair of 1980s chairs by Sergio Savarese for Dialogica flank a bistro table and were purchased years ago by Jenkins, whose own family has a history in farming and ranching. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026 In those moments, the quarterback’s mobility undid Florida’s defense, rushing for a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter while still managing 298 passing yards. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 Taylor Swift brought dazzling footwear to the 2026 MTV VMAs with a pair of Le Silla sandals, which complemented her Tamara Ralph gown. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 The pair spent Saturday shopping and walking around Paris, where they were photographed holding hands and kissing in the street. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 Project Cloud Memory Foam Sneakers Another cart-worthy pair, these Project Cloud Memory Foam Sneakers look far pricier than $35. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Peña hit a pair of two-run homers, one in the third and the other in the eighth. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 The relationship quickly became serious and highly visible, with the pair making public appearances and Rodgers openly discussing their life together. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
  • These will continue to be the entry point for most couples, and the evidence supports them.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Before couples give up and split into separate rooms, a growing lineup of snoring solutions is trying to keep both people in the same bed and both people actually asleep.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Its composition also matches the classical definition of the material class.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The process can help confirm that the person operating the account matches the main profile photo.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After going public in 2021, the two have become one of Hollywood’s sweetest duos, offering plenty of support to one another for their respective projects (see Challengers, for example) and even giving us peeks at their love life behind-the-scenes.
    — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • Not enough for most duos to hold off a hungry peloton, but this was two of the greatest riders the sport has ever seen.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • The Pisces Moon squares Uranus in your partnership zone, making another person’s decision, mood, or schedule more noticeable than usual.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Capricorn Moon squares Mercury in your sign, making family expectations, tradition, or someone else’s opinion feel louder than usual.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the classic tale.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Sea Ranch Lodge, a focal point of a Northern California getaway destination that blends minimalist design with the rocky shores and meadows of the Sonoma County coastline, might have a growth spurt in its future.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When that cold air from the north mixes in with the steady stream of moisture from the south, interesting weather can unfold.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Next, there are two professional-grade recording studios just behind the stage, built to capture performances with Spatial Audio mixes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Its Trocadéro location combines two workout studios with contrast therapy and a specialty coffee shop.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Featuring custom artwork and a beautiful vegan leather carrying case, this premium set combines sophisticated style with everything needed for hours of play.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This correlates with a spike in measles cases recorded in August, according to health department data.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Operationally excellent businesses close this gap and ensure that activity correlates to customer value.
    — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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