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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
The pair connected on Instagram after Beemer Lev found Miller’s Homes in Memoriam page.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Skirt or pants: paired with a button-down and a cardigan for versatility.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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
The pair connected on Instagram after Beemer Lev found Miller’s Homes in Memoriam page.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The movie star paired the look with diamond earrings and wore her hair pulled up into a bun with her bangs at the forefront.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Skirt or pants: paired with a button-down and a cardigan for versatility.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
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
Verb
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Scarlett Johanssen In De Beers The awards presenter chose more than 80 carats of diamonds by De Beers London, including the Midnight Aura necklace and earrings, to accessorize her sapphire blue velvet Thierry Mugler gown and matching gloves.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Stone paired the look with matching burgundy satin sandals from the brand and also wore Louis Vuitton High Jewelry pieces from the Deep Time collection.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Pictures showed the duo soaking up the moment in Hawaii, where the rapper was present kicking off the inaugural Hawaii Fest.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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In over 14 years of collaboration with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid, the duo created groundbreaking architectural landmarks in Beijing and Shanghai.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Geopolitical instability and unrest in Eastern Europe, combined with the worsening situation in the South China Sea, are set to disrupt the global supply chain.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 10 titles in the week’s overall Nielsen rankings combined for 9.27 billion minutes of viewing, down from 10.87 billion a week earlier (a decline of about 15 percent).—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Moisturizing Tanning Oil Frankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.—
Mark Long,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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By merging operational efficiency with digital strategy, Inova is transforming how healthcare services are delivered and managed.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Amazon and Apple — early players in the voice assistant space — have been struggling to merge their older products with the latest generative AI.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The frequency could increase and TV categories could blend, Vulture editor-in-chief Neil Janowitz says.—
Kerry Flynn,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration, which reflects her unique vision, blends sexiness with confidence, empowering women of all shapes and sizes.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stone is driven by a deep love of music and a desire to connect with her audience on a visceral level.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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And more than that, how romantic to know another person agrees to be connected to you forever.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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