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
Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Anyone will also be able to visit the center to get an eye exam or buy a new pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses at its retail store, according to Vandana Pathak, UHealth’s assistant vice president for ambulatory services.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Or maybe the homegrown pair would push further — providing a new generation with the magic of 1992 and 1993 world championships.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, at the Tom Ford catwalk, it was scraped back and waxed into a devil-may-care quiff style and worn with a pair of wayfarer-esque sunglasses also by the house.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Adenine always pairs with thymine, and guanine always pairs with cytosine.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
This is not the first time the pair have collaborated.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
In a recent review for The Baffler, Adrian Nathan West considered a pair of novels written as responses to existing classics.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The pair talked about the ways technology, innovation and corporate responsibility are driving progress towards sustainable growth.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The pair of shootings came just a day after police Chief Matt Giordano released a public statement addressing recent shootings by officers.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Anyone will also be able to visit the center to get an eye exam or buy a new pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses at its retail store, according to Vandana Pathak, UHealth’s assistant vice president for ambulatory services.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Or maybe the homegrown pair would push further — providing a new generation with the magic of 1992 and 1993 world championships.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, at the Tom Ford catwalk, it was scraped back and waxed into a devil-may-care quiff style and worn with a pair of wayfarer-esque sunglasses also by the house.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Adenine always pairs with thymine, and guanine always pairs with cytosine.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
This is not the first time the pair have collaborated.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
In a recent review for The Baffler, Adrian Nathan West considered a pair of novels written as responses to existing classics.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The pair talked about the ways technology, innovation and corporate responsibility are driving progress towards sustainable growth.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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The kiss cam focused not on the attendees, but on couples plucked from Netflix’s various reality dating shows.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Jauregui’s journey on Dancing with the Stars came to an end Tuesday night, as the final three couples—Andy and Emma, Lauren and Brandon, Elaine and Alan—awaited their fate.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Edith Hessenberger, director of the Ötztal Museums, told Austrian news outlets that evidence from the materials, locked away under the ice for 80 years, matches almost exactly with historical records from the mission.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The spotty quality of the voice work matches the unevenness of the animation from Toronto’s Guru Studios.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yet these duos could produce similar fantasy numbers.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Ruben Amorim has spent pre-season alternating between two duos in central midfield.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a similar way, a man who is defiant stiffens his neck, squares his shoulders, lowers his brows, and clenches his fists with his knuckles forward.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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Pizza squares on the diet-for-health trays.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The competition section blends emerging voices with seasoned auteurs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elemental Impact blends philanthropic, public and private dollars to de-risk early builds.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These include egg replaces for baking and cookie mixes to which customers can just add water and vegan butter at home to make their own Maya’s Cookies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The soil mixes used in containers are very lightweight and have excellent drainage, which promotes healthy root development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This correlates to declining fertility rates which have fallen precipitously in recent years — the UK just reported its lowest on record.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Smart Grinder Pro doses by time, and selecting a set number of cups correlates with a preset amount of grinding time.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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