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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Scott Arniel and Dean Chynoweth run their bench such that their third pair doesn’t see elite NHL opposition nearly as often as the top four.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is the first time that the NBA will have more than one regular-season game in Paris, and the pair of Spurs vs. Pacers games are being billed almost like an All-Star event in Europe, with fans expected to travel from over 53 countries and 24 U.S. states to witness the festivities.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rising costs and the desire for more intimate gatherings have led some couples to limit plus-ones.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The couple planned a wedding for 130 guests in two months.—
Tammy LaGorce,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors have alleged that Thao, the former mayor, had promised father-son duo David and Andy Duong to grant both a new recycling deal and another contract for affordable housing, which had become a side business for the family.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Lee, Co-CEO of Glow Recipe The other half of the Glow Recipe founding duo, Sarah Lee, says her personal MVP among the brand’s lineup is Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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 2 Feb. 2025.
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