pairs 1 of 2

noun

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of pair
as in matches

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Recent Examples of pairs
Noun
Outside the theater, the pair argued over whether the film’s final shot of a full moon offers hope. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Through a pair of large wood doors is the bedroom, with another oversize window and more than enough space for a king-size bed, your very own reading nook, and two walk-in closets. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026 Aurora, an invite-only app, pairs AI with human experts to manage members’ dining, travel, luxury goods, wellness services, and more. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 The unlikely pair build an operation that threatens to blow the local bad guys out of the water, as opposing futures beckon. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026 The 53-year-old supermodel turned up the temperature in a new Instagram photo featuring her lounging poolside, wearing nothing but a small pair of black bikini bottoms. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Kansas forced a pair of turnovers to dramatically shift momentum. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Kardashian topped it all off with a pair of cat-eye sunglasses, making for an elegant ensemble. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026 Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation. — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
  1. couples
  2. matches
  3. duos
  4. squares
  5. blends
  6. mixes
  7. combines
  8. correlates
Noun
  • During our dinner at Jean-Georges, no fewer than five couples made their way through the dining room; not to eat, but just to take pictures of the views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Growing up amid high divorce rates has also made younger couples more conscious of protecting their financial independence.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of couples
Verb
  • But while the technical ambition is evident, the storytelling rarely matches it … even Chastain’s considerable talents can only do so much with material that doesn’t offer her character enough depth beyond her unsettling appearance.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That matches their longest streak since Babe Ruth led baseball’s winningest franchise to its first World Series title in 1923.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of matches
Noun
  • Other offerings include hydrating and volumizing shampoo and conditioner duos; a Deep Moisture Repair Hair Mask; a SahaScalp purifying scrub, and a recent trio of hair and body fragrance mists inspired by different Indian cities and states.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of duos
Verb
  • Mercury in your partnership house squares Mars in your 4th, creating friction between another person’s perspective and what feels comfortable or settled to you.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of squares
Verb
  • Then there are those who come for emotional healing like that of the newer Embracing Change Programme, a programme that blends talking therapy and deep meditation with a life enhancement mentor, with complementary treatments on the side.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Ospreay said the crux of Clockwork Carnage blends the Casino Gauntlet with an iron man match.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • The collection mixes authentic OshKosh details like denim and hickory stripe, reimagined with signature Sergio Hudson design elements.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The doc, for which Shirai and Hiroshi Harahandled cinematography, with Frederick Shanahan as editor, mixes intimate vérité with poetic observation to reveal more about a sport that often seems particularly foreign to those outside of Japan.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixes
Verb
  • For Le Bon Marché, the auction will offer a way to bring a specialist collecting market into a department store, creating an event that combines an exhibition, shopping and a live experience.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Her work combines music, illustration, animation and fashion.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • Joshua Childs, an associate professor of educational leadership and policy at the University of Texas at Austin, said attendance correlates to whether a student is engaged in their academics and in their relationships with peers and teachers.
    — Lina Ruiz October 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The evidence is compelling that leadership effectiveness correlates with business performance.
    — Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of correlates

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