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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While couples today don’t need to adhere to every tradition when planning their wedding events, a bridal shower has a few etiquette protocols that many follow when arranging the party or attending as a guest.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The court found that the couple was indeed in violation of the HOA’s legally binding rules and therefore was required to pay the fines.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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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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The Judd family — mother-daughter singing duo Naomi and Wynonna and actress Ashley — will be the focus of an upcoming Lifetime docuseries arriving next month.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The duo have teamed with Smartless Media, the company founded by Smartless hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, and SiriusXM for a new podcast – Staying Alive.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood has never been shy about mixing brash nationalism with over-the-top violence, a tendency best displayed in The Patriot when Mel Gibson rallies the Continental Army troops by waving a Betsy Ross flag, then uses that same flag to gore Jason Isaacs’s horse.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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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
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The space showcased an extensive collection of high jewelry watches, demonstrating Bulgari’s mastery in blending horology with haute jewelry.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
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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What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of the male suspects connected to the hit-and-run was detained and subsequently released by the California Highway Patrol but other two suspects were not located.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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