as in triads
a group of three
the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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Recent Examples of trios
But some trios seem more willing and natural to work with each other than others.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Looking back in time, there are similar trios, from 1990 to 1992 and from 2008 to 2010, although most of these eclipses took place in remote regions and were difficult to access or troubled by clouds.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Several snaps from the trios' get together were shared on Instagram.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The Horned Frogs had one of the nation’s best trios last season with Hailey Van Lith, Sedona Prince and Madison Conner.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Nov. 2025
He, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan were considered one of the greatest trios in the league at the time and led the franchise to its best stretch of playoff success to that point.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
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
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
After intermission came two trios that showcased Hara’s remarkable artistry.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Looking back in time, there are similar trios, from 1990 to 1992 and from 2008 to 2010, although most of these eclipses took place in remote regions and were difficult to access or troubled by clouds.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Several snaps from the trios' get together were shared on Instagram.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The Horned Frogs had one of the nation’s best trios last season with Hailey Van Lith, Sedona Prince and Madison Conner.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Nov. 2025
He, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan were considered one of the greatest trios in the league at the time and led the franchise to its best stretch of playoff success to that point.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
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
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
After intermission came two trios that showcased Hara’s remarkable artistry.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trios
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The methodology involves a patented Metabolic Code, which analyzes more than 70 key biomarkers across five health triads.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who doesn’t fit into this machine – triads, activists, labor unions – tend to just disappear, Tan explains.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the fall, the triplets started their senior year of high school, and Lori and Chris Coble celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary in July.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The youngest three are triplets.—
Erica Chidi,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2026
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Like all Star Wars trilogies, the prequel series gets dark in its second installment.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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But let’s be honest, third installments of trilogies rarely feel as vital as the first two.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
25 Nov. 2025
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But public health data suggests that owning a gun doubles the risk of homicide and triples chances of suicide in a home.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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My go-to is the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, a hydrating moisturizer and mask with hyaluronic acid that triples as a daily moisturizer, overnight face mask, and a rich, non-greasy hand cream.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Dec. 2025
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In seriousness, though, Challengers is a true sports film in a way that sometimes gets lost amid all the hullabaloo about threesomes and internet boyfriends.—
Ana Osorno,
Them.,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Trios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trios. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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