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 minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses. Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 Patrick Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, has become the toast of the NFL after winning a pair of Super Bowls. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 Glamour editors drew on recent footwear testing and the shoes that have stayed in their workwear rotations for multiple seasons, narrowing the list to pairs that have proved comfortable, versatile, and easy to style. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026 Those individuals won’t be able to use the camera on their glasses, leaving them with a pair of expensive Bluetooth headphones. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The pair offer a weekly cultural recap of NFL action in a program meant to spur family viewing. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 The pair had their first date in the fall of 2008, and a year later, Jared proposed. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The pair had a trial-by-fire run of sorts last December, when Lyle, who’s in his mid-20s, joined the band for a series of holiday shows across Canada. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 Laing and Habboo’s company, Jampot Productions, is an associate producer, and the pair serve as exec producers, with Rebecca Burrell, Melanie Archer and Julia Nottingham doing the same for Dorothy Street. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
  • The films also involve normie couples caught up in hauntings, dealt Old Testament–style punishments by forces from the great beyond.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Smythson Bride-To-Be Soho Notebook Wedding season may be coming to a close, but this notebook is a perfect gift to help give engaged couples a place to plan out their nuptials for the coming year.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The algorithm matches products to the viewers most likely to want them.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At coarser levels, CBS detects and matches SIFT features while using epipolar constraints to estimate horizontal and vertical disparities.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 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
  • Later, the Sun squares Uranus, shaking up plans, routines, or preferences.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon squares the Sun, highlighting the gap between private emotions and outward confidence.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink Open-air restaurant Glow is fronted by an infinity pool that blends perfectly with the Indian Ocean.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is prevalent in coastal waters, including brackish water where fresh water mixes with salty water.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
  • First, the plume dilutes as cleaner background air mixes into it.
    Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • All-wing approach The Z4 replaces much of the traditional tube-and-wing layout with a broad airframe that combines the fuselage and lifting surfaces.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Part ballerina, part pump, the style combines the gamine energy of your favorite flats with the limb-elongating power of a classic heel.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • According to the company, SignalTrace detects and correlates electronic signals that devices publicly broadcast.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research indicates that utilizing these benefits correlates with improved health outcomes, including higher rates of preventive visits and better chronic disease management.
    Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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