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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Around 100 pairs were found abandoned on the roof, perhaps due to the thieves being frightened away, Sheriff John Budensiek said at the news conference.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The man fumbled in his tote, then laid a rumpled shirt, some pants, and a pair of cloth shoes on the foot of the gurney.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Tony & Ziva wrapped its rollercoaster of an espionage tale Thursday with an intense finale, which picked up with the titular pair once again going in search of their daughter Tali after she’s kidnapped by Jonah Markham’s (Julian Ovendon) lackeys.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The pair, who are reportedly now moving towards a divorce, are worth a lot of money together and separately.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2025
Though most of mother-calf pairs are spotted near the southeastern United States, this past season two mothers and calves were seen for the first time off New York and in Cape Cod Bay.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
In a Merrimack Valley Conference matchup, Abigail Bilodeau recorded a pair of points (one goal, one assist) and Lucy Irwin added a goal as Central Catholic (11-1-1) blanked North Andover, 2-0.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
The film centers on a pair of detectives hunting a serial murderer in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Looking for a pair of shoes that can handle the gym, your daily walks, and everything in between?
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Around 100 pairs were found abandoned on the roof, perhaps due to the thieves being frightened away, Sheriff John Budensiek said at the news conference.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The man fumbled in his tote, then laid a rumpled shirt, some pants, and a pair of cloth shoes on the foot of the gurney.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Tony & Ziva wrapped its rollercoaster of an espionage tale Thursday with an intense finale, which picked up with the titular pair once again going in search of their daughter Tali after she’s kidnapped by Jonah Markham’s (Julian Ovendon) lackeys.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The pair, who are reportedly now moving towards a divorce, are worth a lot of money together and separately.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2025
Though most of mother-calf pairs are spotted near the southeastern United States, this past season two mothers and calves were seen for the first time off New York and in Cape Cod Bay.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
In a Merrimack Valley Conference matchup, Abigail Bilodeau recorded a pair of points (one goal, one assist) and Lucy Irwin added a goal as Central Catholic (11-1-1) blanked North Andover, 2-0.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
The film centers on a pair of detectives hunting a serial murderer in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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However, the rights that these certificates grant are not equal to the rights afforded to straight couples.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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Whether couples are dancing to a silky smooth R&B ballad or an upbeat groove, the rhythm continues on with each dance move of the dance.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The display area matches the size of a human pupil and achieves a resolution beyond 25,000 pixels per inch (ppi), which is about 150 times denser than most smartphone screens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For streamers, the issue of local investment is becoming more and more pressing, with most countries now working on some form of levy or quota that matches, at least in part, the content obligations placed on local broadcasters.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 project plays a key role in SomeraRoad’s transformation of Paseo South Gulch—a five-acre pocket of downtown that blends historic architecture with a new wave of design, dining, and wellness destinations, including an Equinox gym, the Catbird Seat, Maiz de la Vida, and Carter Vintage Guitars.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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That emotional flow is especially evident in The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever series that blends lighthearted plots with consistent emotional depth.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The pair mixes soft suedes with canvas and features exposed outward stitching along its heel panel.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our proprietary technology combines geospatial analysis, artificial intelligence, and data science to identify rural properties with high potential both for environmental preservation and for deforestation risk.—
Tarciana Medeiros,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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His world view combines a traditional conservative’s belief that government spending is out of control and the culture-warrior ethos of the Trumpian right.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This also correlates with an increase in the number of Americans who hold a positive view of religion.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Justice represents the Sun in Libra, and the Two of Swords correlates to the Moon in Libra.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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