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
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Bath products are custom designed for the hotel itself, and made with a range of natural ingredients, while the towels and robes are both made from natural cotton knits—as are the socks left in your room to forgo the waste pairs of slippers can bring.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Actor Sam Reid is laced into a pair of skintight black pants, his shoulder-length blond hair braided into Britney-style pigtails and his face and torso covered in iridescent glitter.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In the end, though, the megamansion pitch was a bust — Wilder eventually sold her apartments in July 2022 to a pair of LLCs.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Also, club management made the Champions Cup a major point of emphasis, and Miami exited in the Round of 16 after a pair of ties against Nashville SC, which advanced because away goals were the tiebreaker.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The pair married in August 2025.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 2 June 2026
How the Twins scored early The Twins (27-28) broke through for a pair of runs off White Sox (27-27) starter Sean Burke in the fourth inning, taking their first lead of the night.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Noun
They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Bath products are custom designed for the hotel itself, and made with a range of natural ingredients, while the towels and robes are both made from natural cotton knits—as are the socks left in your room to forgo the waste pairs of slippers can bring.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Actor Sam Reid is laced into a pair of skintight black pants, his shoulder-length blond hair braided into Britney-style pigtails and his face and torso covered in iridescent glitter.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In the end, though, the megamansion pitch was a bust — Wilder eventually sold her apartments in July 2022 to a pair of LLCs.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Also, club management made the Champions Cup a major point of emphasis, and Miami exited in the Round of 16 after a pair of ties against Nashville SC, which advanced because away goals were the tiebreaker.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The pair married in August 2025.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 2 June 2026
How the Twins scored early The Twins (27-28) broke through for a pair of runs off White Sox (27-27) starter Sean Burke in the fourth inning, taking their first lead of the night.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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To be candid, our process was not terribly dramatic—there were no big fights, no couples counseling—other than the drama of racing to complete the project (or, at least, most of it) before the kids were born.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Families will love the spacious suites, while couples can retreat to the more secluded upper-floor rooms with wraparound terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Cities across India observe Holi, but the energy and crowd size vary significantly by region, so travelers should research which destination matches their tolerance for intensity before booking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The Portugal midfielder would join on a free transfer and is seen as one of those ‘market opportunities’ who also matches their playing philosophy.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The Bruins imported the latest in a lineage of Bay Area dynamic duos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The '90s had some seriously iconic duos.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Verb
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These fluid flourishes are known as flair bartending, a performance style that blends acrobatic skill with drink making.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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On Friday, the retailer will debut its first Heritage Meets Modern design concept that blends archival references with a modern aesthetic.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Marketers developed new products and marketing mixes to satisfy the needs of specific market segments.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Are seed mixes a good option for feeding a wider variety of birds?—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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That means a single booking for European train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection from start to finish.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Webster and other criminologists note that the reduced flow of ghost guns correlates with a sharply lower rate of shootings by teenagers, who had been heavy users of the guns during the 2020-21 homicide surge.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
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