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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pair
as in matches

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Recent Examples of pairs
Noun
In July, Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams was spotted in Seoul wearing a pair of calf-length white shorts from Descalco, a new swimwear brand that launches this week. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 The sum of the parts, though, leads to a potential second-pair defenseman who can play both ways. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 In the first test of Florida’s new era, a pair of this offseason’s hottest coaching prospects battle. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Hayes finished with 10 points and a pair of 3s as the Valkyries shot 12 for 36 from long range. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 One startup, Refactr, led by a husband and wife pair, was struggling with fundraising and was on the verge of shutting down when they got accepted to Tampa Bay Wave’s program. — Charlotte Hu, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Go with a pair of sleek almond-toe pumps to visually lengthen the legs and instantly elevate a look. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 The incident took place as OpenAI tested the capabilities of a pair of its AI models, the company said at the time, describing how the technology had escaped and gained access to the open Internet. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Prior to the photographs, the pair had also been seen at the All Points East music festival in London in August 2024 seemingly enjoying their time together. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
  1. couples
  2. matches
  3. duos
  4. squares
  5. blends
  6. mixes
  7. combines
  8. correlates
Noun
  • For manageable balances, couples may want to start by creating a repayment strategy that prioritizes high-rate debt or by exploring a debt consolidation loan that replaces multiple balances with one payment.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If an asset holder instead wants to flip an asset by holding it for less than a year, the logic is that the holder should pay the ordinary income tax rate, which is 37% for taxable income over $640,600 (or over $768,700 for married couples).
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of couples
Verb
  • Everyone predicted the scoreline of each of the 10 Premier League matches each gameweek, with points awarded for correct guesses and a league table kept track of who was leading.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The bedroom is paired with a Blue Crystallo quartzite bathroom, where the vanity matches the walk-in shower and a gold soaking tub sits next to the floor-to-ceiling windows.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of matches
Noun
  • After going public in 2021, the two have become one of Hollywood’s sweetest duos, offering plenty of support to one another for their respective projects (see Challengers, for example) and even giving us peeks at their love life behind-the-scenes.
    — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • Not enough for most duos to hold off a hungry peloton, but this was two of the greatest riders the sport has ever seen.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of duos
Verb
  • Later, the Moon squares the Leo Sun in your partnership zone, so private needs and relationship expectations may compete.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • If a player squares around to bunt, they’re ejected from the game.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
Definition of squares
Verb
  • The book blends comedy with practical dating advice for those exhausted with looking for romance.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Her work often blends documentary research with speculative fiction to explore technology, institutions, and cultural memory.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • The watch comes in gray or titanium silver case options and retains its predecessor's squircle design, which mixes a rounded-square bezel with a circular watch face.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Forty miles west of Minneapolis, Howard Lake mixes water recreation with country living.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixes
Verb
  • The stronger approach combines verification, practical assessment, and human oversight at the points where a hiring decision carries the most risk.
    — Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The research combines that approach with CAD data, inspection information and the capabilities of the robot itself.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • This directly correlates to a reduction in automaker incentive spending.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These varieties germinate best in soil between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which roughly correlates to daytime air temperatures in the 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit range.
    — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of correlates

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