as in couple
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a pair of blue socks the singer and the piano player make quite a pair together
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Recent Examples of pair
Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Miracle approach shots on 15 and 17 ended in a pair of birdies that gave him the lead for the third time on the day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In Turkey, a hammam is practically a given, but the slate-gray, marble-and-tile one here is an experience in itself, especially when paired with a dip in the sea-facing indoor pool.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But when McIlroy played it for the first time in 2024, with buddy Shane Lowry in a scheme apparently cooked up in a boozy post-Ryder Cup brunch, the pair found a way to A) have a great time in New Orleans, and B) win the tournament.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Miracle approach shots on 15 and 17 ended in a pair of birdies that gave him the lead for the third time on the day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Princess Catharina-Amalia, 21, paired the fairytale headpiece with earrings, a brooch and bracelet from the parure, which The Court Jeweller reports has been used by women in the Dutch royal family since 1888.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In Turkey, a hammam is practically a given, but the slate-gray, marble-and-tile one here is an experience in itself, especially when paired with a dip in the sea-facing indoor pool.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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Lin, 31, is a wedding guitarist in Southern California and says couples typically book his services 12 to 18 months out.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The couple sign over their lives to the medtech start-up Rivermind, which digitally preserves part of Amanda’s consciousness following an emergency operation.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While one of White's boys matched the point guard in Pacers merch, the other repped the Indiana Fever in a Caitlin Clark jersey.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2025
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Just one of Sasaki’s 78 pitches matched his season average of 96.9 mph entering the day.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The duo's service to the community extended beyond schools and older people.—
Sophia Veneziano,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The duo have an ease, often finishing each other’s sentences.—
Thessaly La Force,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Feather said Duolingo can combine mobile gaming and language learning, bringing its total addressable market to $220 billion.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Unlike any past president, Trump is mixing money and the White House.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The platforms and device teams merged last year under Osterloh, who said the move was necessary for quicker integration of AI across all of Google's products.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Italian fashion houses to merge Prada struck a deal to buy rival Versace for $1.375 billion on Thursday.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Is there a half-price sale on matcha green tea cream frappuccino blended beverage coffees with soya milk?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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It is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Velour banners with artwork of fish, fowl and fauna hang from the tall ceilings of a lower seating area connected to the cafeteria.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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No injuries connected to the product have been reported.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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