variants
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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
Anna Schecter, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Out of the bloodstains shone a pair of bright blue eyes, and a heart was beating under the pallid skin that looked several sizes too big.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Ohio State has a pair of linebackers who project as immediate impact players.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The men claimed a pair of metal folding chairs set beside the campfire; Adi found a seat on a big knob of driftwood.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Princess Charlene coordinated her coat with a pair of leather gloves and pointed-toe pumps for the chilly January day.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Classical singer Katherine Jenkins OBE and social impact artist and filmmaker Andrew Levitas are the founder of Cygnet; the pair set out to create an elevated gin brand based on core concepts of quality, sustainability, and innovation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
On their third try against Pittsburgh in the Big Game, Aikman put up a very Aikman line of 15-for-23 with 209 yards and a score, Smith rushed for another pair of touchdowns and the defense took over from there.
—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Despite the run-in, things have worked out for the pair, who have been dating since 2020 and are parents to sons RZA, 3½, and Riot, 2, and daughter Rocki, who was born in September.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Leaders of the three major immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before a pair of House and Senate committees in February.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Out of the bloodstains shone a pair of bright blue eyes, and a heart was beating under the pallid skin that looked several sizes too big.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Ohio State has a pair of linebackers who project as immediate impact players.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The men claimed a pair of metal folding chairs set beside the campfire; Adi found a seat on a big knob of driftwood.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Princess Charlene coordinated her coat with a pair of leather gloves and pointed-toe pumps for the chilly January day.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Classical singer Katherine Jenkins OBE and social impact artist and filmmaker Andrew Levitas are the founder of Cygnet; the pair set out to create an elevated gin brand based on core concepts of quality, sustainability, and innovation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
On their third try against Pittsburgh in the Big Game, Aikman put up a very Aikman line of 15-for-23 with 209 yards and a score, Smith rushed for another pair of touchdowns and the defense took over from there.
—R.j. Coyle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Despite the run-in, things have worked out for the pair, who have been dating since 2020 and are parents to sons RZA, 3½, and Riot, 2, and daughter Rocki, who was born in September.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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Phase 3, a large-scale study for which couples are recruited, will further assess pregnancy prevention as well as when fertility returns after discontinuation.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Because these monthly financial disagreements could erode your relationship, please consider couples counseling in order to work out a plan that is fair for all parties concerned.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The decision matches a move by Harvard University last year to broaden educational affordability.—
Jordan Erb,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The audio and video quality of the film matches the raw power of the music from beloved rock bands who were in their prime, or in the case of Beck and Foo Fighters, in their infancy.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Pairing the three-time All-Pro with star receiver Puka Nacua gave the Rams one of the NFL’s best duos, helping quarterback Matthew Stafford lead the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in a potential MVP season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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And Williams and Storrie, the show’s stars, have become one of Hollywood’s favorite duos, with even fellow celebrities fawning over them.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The cross then goes to Senesi, who squares for Kroupi to score.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ambitious Mars squares Chiron, throwing your career drive and your personal identity into the cosmic blender.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The scent blends matcha with fig and bitter orange, grounded by sesame, cedarwood, and vetiver.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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For his standup act, Bellamy blends conversational storytelling with observational humor, often drawing on his background in music and pop culture.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This correlates with the stock’s High valuation, which leads us to believe it is Fairly Priced (For further details, see Buy or Sell META).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that consumers' climate change awareness correlates with stronger intent to buy EVs; factors like attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly drive EV adoption.—
Erica Van Buren,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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