as in trios
a group of three
the theater piece is actually a triplet of comedy sketches, all of them having romantic love as their theme
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Recent Examples of triplets
Due to the high-risk nature of being pregnant with triplets, Louise had to transfer care teams and be monitored closely.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Tursun, 36, told us that her newborn son — one of triplets — had been killed by the Chinese Communist Party and that she was tortured in internment camps.
—Michael Arkush, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Saint-Hilaire, a father of triplets, was planning a gathering for his kids’ upcoming birthday, longtime friend Zubosqui Garcia, 37, told the Daily News Friday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
In addition to her, he is survived by triplets Bradford, Derek and Veronica and daughter Abigail.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
In addition to her, he is survived by triplets Bradford, Derek and Veronica, and daughter, Abigail.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In 2000, Sterling’s wife gave birth to their triplets before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 May 2026
At the time of their adoption, two of the brothers were ages 13 and 11, while a set of triplets was 8.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Five years after their adoption, the boys, then 13, 11 and 8-year-old triplets, were removed from the Edmonsons’ home by court order in February.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Tursun, 36, told us that her newborn son — one of triplets — had been killed by the Chinese Communist Party and that she was tortured in internment camps.
—Michael Arkush, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Saint-Hilaire, a father of triplets, was planning a gathering for his kids’ upcoming birthday, longtime friend Zubosqui Garcia, 37, told the Daily News Friday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
In addition to her, he is survived by triplets Bradford, Derek and Veronica and daughter Abigail.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
In addition to her, he is survived by triplets Bradford, Derek and Veronica, and daughter, Abigail.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In 2000, Sterling’s wife gave birth to their triplets before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 May 2026
At the time of their adoption, two of the brothers were ages 13 and 11, while a set of triplets was 8.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Five years after their adoption, the boys, then 13, 11 and 8-year-old triplets, were removed from the Edmonsons’ home by court order in February.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triplets
Noun
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The Patriots have one of the best starting cornerback trios in the NFL in Gonzalez, Davis and Jones.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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The two have been two-thirds of the AEW trios championship twice.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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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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“Triplets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triplets. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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