as in triad
a group of three
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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Recent Examples of trio
Including the trio of former Eastern Michigan players, 13 athletes across six different schools are under NCAA investigation for alleged sports wagering violations.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Although Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprised their roles as the magical trio for the 2022 sequel, Birch, Katz and Shaw were not present for the onscreen reunion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the Apple AirPods Max, though the oldest of the trio, still offer exceptional sound and the most immersive spatial audio experience.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
The senior captain erupted Friday night, finishing with 13 carries for 251 yards rushing and a trio of touchdowns as Natick (6-1) snapped Bay State Conference rival Wellesley’s two-game winning streak with a convincing 28-8 victory on the road.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Although Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprised their roles as the magical trio for the 2022 sequel, Birch, Katz and Shaw were not present for the onscreen reunion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the Apple AirPods Max, though the oldest of the trio, still offer exceptional sound and the most immersive spatial audio experience.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
The senior captain erupted Friday night, finishing with 13 carries for 251 yards rushing and a trio of touchdowns as Natick (6-1) snapped Bay State Conference rival Wellesley’s two-game winning streak with a convincing 28-8 victory on the road.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
Noun
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There’s a triad of evil that Cipher’s a part of all season, which emerges in episode six upon Stan Edgar’s (Giancarlo Esposito) return.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Those who scored high on dark triad traits were more likely to use touch to manipulate their partners.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The trinity, Creole seasoning, Conecuh sausage, and hot sauce all help amp up the flavor for a rich and filling meal.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The power of an abiding trinity is also not lost on Winter, who will be interacting with three women in their sixties and beyond, the ardor of long lives adding dimension to the dance.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The location, famously used for both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, served as a picture-perfect setting for the couple’s big day.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Both Jamie Lee and Michael were back for filmmaker David Gordon Green’s 2018 Halloween, a brutal sequel to Carpenter’s original and the first film in a new trilogy that would continue with 2021’s Halloween Kills and 2022’s Halloween Ends.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Meet notes There was a triumvirate of double gold winners as San Antonio Christian (5A), Spring Providence Classical (3A) and Spring Founders Christian (1A) each finished atop the team standings in boys and girls.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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The triumvirate of Bear Bachmeier, LJ Martin, and Parker Kingston has proved pivotal for BYU of late, with each starring in the 24-21 win over Utah last weekend.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Those two attended the University of Idaho alongside their triplet, Ethan.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Almost 60% of twin, triplet and other multiple deliveries are preterm.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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