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
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Armed with a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets went with an inside-outside approach.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The pair tied the knot in their hometown of Rosario, Argentina on June 30, 2017, according to InStyle.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Wowed Out marks James’ first solo album since his pair of 2018 releases, Uniform Distortion and Uniform Clarity.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
That is until their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR, and the pair become CIA operatives.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The Lab pairs intensive career strategy with direct industry access.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
However, Lectra noted that the colors are more powerful as a pair.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Griffin's attorneys said has not seen Altum in 35 years and said the pair never met in 2019 or were in a youth group together in middle school, as Altum claimed in her lawsuit.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Armed with a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets went with an inside-outside approach.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The pair tied the knot in their hometown of Rosario, Argentina on June 30, 2017, according to InStyle.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Wowed Out marks James’ first solo album since his pair of 2018 releases, Uniform Distortion and Uniform Clarity.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
That is until their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR, and the pair become CIA operatives.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The Lab pairs intensive career strategy with direct industry access.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
However, Lectra noted that the colors are more powerful as a pair.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Griffin's attorneys said has not seen Altum in 35 years and said the pair never met in 2019 or were in a youth group together in middle school, as Altum claimed in her lawsuit.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The infinity pool suspended on the roof of The Link is dotted with pool-chic couples enjoying the DJ’s relaxed tunes and views out towards the Burj Khalifa.
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On the other hand, the Sapphire Preferred’s 100,000-point bonus (after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening) matches the all-time best intro bonus for this card.
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When the results came back from a genome sequencing laboratory, they were handed off to FHD Forensics, a company that matches DNA with historical genealogy records to identify unknown human remains.
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The game format show follows 16 contestants who enter the game as duos, but quickly discover that no alliance is permanent.
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The Bruins imported the latest in a lineage of Bay Area dynamic duos.
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.
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This woven crossbody blends fashion and function with ease.
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Designed to complement the surrounding 1930’s Art Deco architecture that defines Rockefeller Center, the clock seamlessly blends Rolex's signature design language with the historic aesthetic of this highly recognizable destination.
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Tarr mixes professional and amateur performers, yet demands the same unrehearsed naturalism from each.
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Every piece mixes and matches with the rest, so a handful of items turns into a long list of outfits.
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The 6,845-yard (and always highly rated on a national level) Links/Quarry combination at Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey combines sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the perch above, on the opening six holes.
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According to the company, the interceptor combines multiple guidance methods to ensure effectiveness in contested environments.
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Mounted on either side of the steering wheel, each Halo wheel correlates with functions that get brought up on the digital gauge cluster depending on how they are pushed, pulled, slid, or rotated.
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This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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