as in trios
a group of three
that summertime trifecta for meteorologically induced misery: hazy, hot, and humid
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Recent Examples of trifectas
Republicans currently hold 23 trifectas, while Democrats hold 15.
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Elena Shao, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Elena Shao, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifectas
trios
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If Ward is able to regain his All-Pro form, that would give Indianapolis one of the fiercest cornerback trios in the league with Ward and Gardner on the outside, along with 2021 Pro Bowler Kenny Moore II starting in the slot.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Missions on China’s Shenzhou-21 spacecraft involve trios of astronauts on six-month stays in space, with veteran astronauts increasingly replaced by younger faces.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Trifectas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifectas. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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