Synonyms of pairs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• couples
• duos
• partnerships
• teams
• dyads
• companions
• braces
• couplets
• twosomes
• spans
• coordinates
• twins
• halves
• matches
• complements
• yokes
• equivalents
• equals
• doublets
• peers
• counterparts
• mates
• parallels
• rivals
• likes
• fellows

pairs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pair

as in matches

Related Words

• matches
• squares
• blends
• mixes
• combines
• correlates
• merges
• synchronizes
• connects
• dovetails
• synthesizes
• integrates
• amalgamates
• fuses
• suits
• consolidates
• unifies
• orchestrates
• unites
• organizes
• tunes
• joins
• fits
• systematizes
• marshals
• methodizes
• adapts
• codifies
• proportions
• systemizes
• arrays
• keys
• orders
• aligns
• coordinates
• balances
• equalizes
• arranges
• evens
• standardizes
• reconciles
• regularizes
• harmonizes
• attunes
• accommodates
• conforms
• conciliates

Dissimilar Words

• disorders
• upsets
• disrupts
• skews
• disorganizes
• confuses
• disturbs
• disarrays
• disharmonizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pairs

Noun

This fuss-free pair has it all—plenty of color choices, comfy low heels, and a sleek, versatile design that will easily match any outfit, especially mini skirts and dresses. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

The bright galaxy pair Messier 81 and 82 showed distinct shapes side by side. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Ginger pairs well with lemon (and turmeric), adding a little kick to your lemonade. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

And even as life moves relentlessly on, with challenges at work, ongoing family battles and new friendship dramas, something keeps pulling this flawed, funny pair back into each other’s orbits. — Matt Minton, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

After meeting at a Neville Brothers crawfish boil, the pair wandered through the French Quarter, eventually trailed by an impromptu parade of Deadheads. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

Shohei Ohtani hits a pair, followed by Kurt Suzuki, Taylor Ward, Jo Adell, Jared Walsh and Mickey Moniak. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

While Maduro and Flores have awaited trial in a federal detention facility in Brooklyn, their home country has been grappling with a humanitarian disaster following a pair of powerful back-to-back earthquakes in June, killing at least 5,278 people. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 July 2026

The pair eventually decided to promote events of their own in Evesham, a market town in England’s West Midlands, and in an effort to save money, Goodall doubled up as the master of ceremonies. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026