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
In particular, the losses of Crawford, Houck and Bello for significant stretches of the season have been the most difficult burden on the pitching staff after the trio anchored the rotation last season.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Today brings Part 2 of the five-part series, featuring a trio of games with notable dingers.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
In late August, the band has a trio of shows in Brazil, and as of now, will end the summer at the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Md., on Sept. 28.
—EW.com, 8 July 2025
But what matters most is that the movie is fun, pacy and enjoyable, a breath of fresh air sweetened by a deep affection for the material and boosted by a winning trio of leads.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Today brings Part 2 of the five-part series, featuring a trio of games with notable dingers.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
In late August, the band has a trio of shows in Brazil, and as of now, will end the summer at the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Md., on Sept. 28.
—EW.com, 8 July 2025
But what matters most is that the movie is fun, pacy and enjoyable, a breath of fresh air sweetened by a deep affection for the material and boosted by a winning trio of leads.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trio
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So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.—
Leon Aron,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2025
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China is refitting its Type 094 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with longer-range missiles and developing both a new class of SSBN and a new type of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft, further enhancing the country's nuclear triad, according to the report.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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In the photo, which Lourd shared on Instagram, her son Kingston and daughter Jackson looked up at a TV playing 1983’s Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, the third film in the original Star Wars trilogy.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Gunn said Cooper came to embody the role because of their previous working relationship on the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, in which the actor voiced the fierce raccoon Rocket.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
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Not surprisingly, its 2025 proxy statement reveals the toxic governance triumvirate – incentives, incompetence and indifference – that lures troublesome attention from both hackers and activists.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins have remained loyal to their estimable triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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With older brother Alex born on Sept. 20, 2004, and McBurney and younger brother Sullivan born on Oct. 8, 2004, the triplets were born 17 days, 18 hours and 55 minutes apart.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The family of Chapin — one of three triplets who attended the university together — supports the deal, their spokesperson, Christina Teves, said this week.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trio. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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