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
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
The song expertly plays with perspective, admitting the singer’s own tendency to isolate, paired with minimal instrumentation in the first verse before kicking into gear in the second.
—Gabrielle MacAfee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
David Delgado, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
Wide-leg trousers, like this $38 Amazon pair that reminds me of Alba’s white pants.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Add them to salads or pair them with your other fruit favorites to make kebabs.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
The song expertly plays with perspective, admitting the singer’s own tendency to isolate, paired with minimal instrumentation in the first verse before kicking into gear in the second.
—Gabrielle MacAfee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Wright also speaks highly of a pair of edge rushers, junior Jayden Faraimo and senior Nathan Reyes.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
Wide-leg trousers, like this $38 Amazon pair that reminds me of Alba’s white pants.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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Within the last couple of years, that means between about 1.3 million to 2.1 million.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The couple revealed the news in an Aug. 26 social media post.—
Chris Jordan,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kansas City is the first team to book its spot in the 2025 NWSL Playoffs, matching the 2024 Orlando Pride’s record for the fastest team to secure a playoff spot in NWSL history.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
31 Aug. 2025
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What To Know To win the full jackpot, players must match all five white balls plus the red Powerball.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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His wife, Tanya Trotter, the other half of the duo The War and Treaty, rushed her husband to a nearby hospital.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Either way, there’s going to be at least one doubles specialist in the final – either Harrison or the Errani/Vavassori duo.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gilbert and Pease realized that this data could be combined with satellite information about light pollution, as well as information about sunrise and sunset times.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
21 Aug. 2025
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Historically low mortgage rates during the pandemic, combined with a new focus on the domestic space, the rise of remote work, and an emphasis on improving one's life-work balance, led to an explosion in homebuying activity across the country between 2020 and 2022.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Knight believes that fire and passion, mixed with top-drawer skills, could help get Providence to the state’s Final Four.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The book mixes Walton’s story with other anecdotes to create an easy-to-read guide to identifying the common personality and behavioral traits that signal scam artists.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Following World War II, the National Security Act of 1947 merged the Army and Navy departments and created a new Air Force, jointly known as the National Military Establishment.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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At San Omakase, culture, architecture and art merge with traditional cuisine for an immersive gastronomic experience awarded with a Michelin star.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her work blends formats and genres to inspire the next generation of storytellers.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
25 Aug. 2025
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On Instagram, her world comes alive, blending jewelry design, gem-sourcing trips, and travel into one coherent narrative.—
Sonia Esther Soltani,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Las Vegas may be known for its entertainment and nightlife, but reliable internet is what keeps residents and businesses connected every day.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Every pixel is equipped with this in-call feature making staying connected seamless!—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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