as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo

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Recent Examples of duo These were just a few examples of the duo’s lack of limitations. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025 The duo met with Vegas to write the song, taking inspiration from the Mexican liquor. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025 In January 2023, the duo was terminated by ABC after photos of them together were published online. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 Under the pact, the duo will develop and produce series through their company Midwest Livestock, Inc. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for duo

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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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