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
Shorts are easier, and the brand’s European linen pair is just the right length. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Made out of 80 percent cotton, these pants will feel like your favorite pair of sweats—all while looking like one of the most fashion-forward people on your flight. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 The pair then went to a warehouse related to the business, according to a transcript of a November court hearing. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Bella Hadid’s Minimalist Leather Flip-Flops A sleek pair of plain black leather flip-flops can take you far. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026 New Idea is reporting that the pair got engaged during a holiday to Costa Rica early in 2026 and is now planning their wedding. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026 Christie’s devoted an unusually substantial section of its catalogue to the pair, tracing their distinguished provenance through some of Europe’s great eighteenth- and nineteenth-century collections. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
  1. couples
  2. matches
  3. duos
  4. squares
  5. blends
  6. mixes
  7. combines
  8. correlates
Noun
  • A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • While delaying benefits is typically optimal, a hypothetical 22% cut by 2033 significantly shifts optimal claiming ages for many single individuals, potentially encouraging earlier filing, but often not for married couples.
    — Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of couples
Verb
  • There needs to be the excitement and energy that matches the game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The industry conversation around funding reform is urgent precisely because this generation deserves a system that matches their ambition and offers them a future.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of matches
Noun
  • Thankfully, the site’s best-selling duos are discounted ahead of Prime Day, including options with pants, shorts, and skirts.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • The game format show follows 16 contestants who enter the game as duos, but quickly discover that no alliance is permanent.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Definition of duos
Verb
  • Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Definition of squares
Verb
  • Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • His work, which blends documentary photography with conceptual practice, has earned honors including the Hasselblad Award and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • As the powder is heated, LMP forms first and mixes evenly with the LFP.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • Chile Lime Rub pairs bold New Mexican chiles with tart lime, and Butcher’s Rub mixes salt, pepper and garlic with chile flakes, paprika and mustard seed, plus a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
Definition of mixes
Verb
  • When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Its body is made from Grade 5 titanium that combines strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • Need for cognition correlates with intelligence but is not the same thing.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Nostalgia correlates with pro-social behavior.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of correlates

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