as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
the book examines the doctor-patient dyad from several perspectives
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Recent Examples of dyad
Some similar relationships flower into productive, loving dyads.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023
Regardless of dyad type, participants who were touched consumed more alcohol than participants who were not touched.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2012
Because the data for each pair are interdependent, the data were analyzed at the level of the dyad.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2012
Interpersonal gazing in dyads, when the two individuals in the dyad stare at each other in the eyes, is investigated in 20 healthy young individuals at low illumination for 10-min.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 25 Aug. 2015
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Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023
Regardless of dyad type, participants who were touched consumed more alcohol than participants who were not touched.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 20 Apr. 2012
Because the data for each pair are interdependent, the data were analyzed at the level of the dyad.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2012
Interpersonal gazing in dyads, when the two individuals in the dyad stare at each other in the eyes, is investigated in 20 healthy young individuals at low illumination for 10-min.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 25 Aug. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyad
Noun
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The pair first collaborated in 2013 at the Edinburgh Fringe on the stage production of Fleabag directed by Vicky Jones.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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The pair later moved to California, where Hackman joined the famed Pasadena Playhouse.—
Alexia Fernández,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The worker contacted a security officer in the subdivision, who went to the house and discovered the couple inside, Mendoza said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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One couple who seemed to be on different wavelengths from the start was Sara and Ben.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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Will the duo of hoisin sauce and tomatillo salsa make the condiment combo hall of fame, alongside Buffalo sauce and sriracha mayo?—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Panthers’ checking pair is a go One pairing up front that worked well, unsurprisingly, was the Florida Panthers duo of Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Wondering where the twain meet with these veteran politicians?—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Moose wants Leon Draisaitl money, $14 million per year, and ne’er the twain.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Dyad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyad. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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