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
Noun
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As for West, the director made a name for himself in the horror genre with his A24 trilogy that started with X in 2022, followed that same year by Pearl and wrapping with last year’s MaXXXine.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jack Bender, a veteran of Lost and the driving force behind this summer’s The Institute (one of the best screen versions of my work, with a narrative of harsh and simple clarity), created the Mercedes trilogy and directed the pivotal episodes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Parkinson stuck with the triumvirate of Moore, O’Brien and Windass that had been his go-to front three since the 3-2 win away to Norwich City a month earlier.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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New York, though, has a nasty triumvirate in Carter, Thibodeaux and Brian Burns, the last of whom is having an early career year with seven sacks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 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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According to 2023 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 110,393 twin births in the United States, along with 2,505 triplet births and 148 quadruplet or higher-order births.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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