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
Will Carless, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Both the men's and women's products are a clog shoe, a zip-up hoodie, and a pair of sweatpants, with the three products being sold in different colorways, a pink for the women's collection, and a khaki for the men's.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The Padres got starter Michael King back from a pair of injuries that had cost him more than three months.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The electron and hole move together as a pair, forming a neutral energy packet.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The pair met in a lecture hall and dated for six years before marrying.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Bookout, 33, wished her ex and Conner well when the pair announced Conner's pregnancy.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The creepy hand is hand-crafted from metal and pairs well with the line’s other stemware, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
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Earlier, the agency released a pair of images of a person of interest in the case that showed a man in a stairwell wearing a black long sleeve shirt with an American flag, jeans, sunglasses and a dark hat.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Both the men's and women's products are a clog shoe, a zip-up hoodie, and a pair of sweatpants, with the three products being sold in different colorways, a pink for the women's collection, and a khaki for the men's.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The Padres got starter Michael King back from a pair of injuries that had cost him more than three months.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The electron and hole move together as a pair, forming a neutral energy packet.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
The pair met in a lecture hall and dated for six years before marrying.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Bookout, 33, wished her ex and Conner well when the pair announced Conner's pregnancy.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The creepy hand is hand-crafted from metal and pairs well with the line’s other stemware, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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Instead, the scores from Week 1 will carry over to next week, where not one, but two couples will be ging home.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to Chilean officials, during the Pinochet dictatorship from 1973 to 1990, thousands of babies were stolen from their biological mothers and sold into adoption, mainly to couples from the United States and Europe.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities are trying to see if the person in custody matches the person in the security footage, Mason said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the latest video, the rapper shows off a new box set edition of the album—including a bright yellow vinyl, which perfectly matches her hair color.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Sep. 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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Pizza squares on the diet-for-health trays.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Palace’s right wing-back then squares the ball to Eze, who scores into an empty net.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fill out a questionnaire, upload a photo, and a professional colorist mixes your perfect blend based on your hair goals and history—right down to the developer strength.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Never Enough mixes ethereal pop, Police-infused New Wave, and chainsaw riffs, all of it elevating Turnstile’s melodic sound to greater heights.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The magnetic profile correlates well with the sun’s activity during the years 1600 - 2000, and matches reasonably well earth’s temperature.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, this correlates nearly with the birth rate exploding; 16 players born in 1948 represented England, including Ray Clemence and Trevor Brooking, the highest figure for any single year since 1901.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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