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
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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
Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Clarke’s costume in act one, scene two, where Tatiana dreams of Onegin, is his most understated and could easily be plucked out of a Saint Laurent collection with its sheer, striped blouse paired with a velvet waistcoat.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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
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
Verb
The cable knit stitching paired with the puff sleeves helps dress up the sweater, which comes in both white and red.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Clarke’s costume in act one, scene two, where Tatiana dreams of Onegin, is his most understated and could easily be plucked out of a Saint Laurent collection with its sheer, striped blouse paired with a velvet waistcoat.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
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
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The Port Authority will provide $200,000 in matching funding, according to the city board resolution, which was approved as part of the consent agenda on Tuesday.—
Joseph Flaherty,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Consider matching metals throughout the room for cohesiveness in your design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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This dynamic duo has led the firm to work on high-profile projects such as the creation of Wahlburgers as well as work with a long list of celebrity chefs, including Gordon Ramsay; a portfolio that speaks to the caliber of their clientele.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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But Raducanu, nursing fitness concerns ahead of her fourth-round singles match and wary of competing the evening before, pulled out a few hours before the duo were expected on court.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The playful mash-up combines a chicken Caesar salad and pizza—arguably two of the most reliably-delicious restaurant orders.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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The watch is a masterful interpretation of the snake's characteristics, combining artistic craftsmanship with technical precision.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Being an imposing presence who can then mix in his skill, rather than relying on it, might be the key for him.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2025
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Venus merging with Saturn shows you the value of solitude.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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China, in particular, is certain to be wary of two major copper producers merging given the heavy dependence of its giant manufacturing sector on that metal.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Higher education is also evolving, with institutions such as Georgia Tech and Carnegie Mellon embedding AI into their curricula and offering personalized learning experiences that blend technical skills with interpersonal development.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Age of Adaline is a timeless tale that blends love, science and fate.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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These core use areas, aka prime real estate, were spread out across large expanses of suburbia that the crocs did not use, and were connected by the Intracoastal Waterway, or various canals.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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Even though the child was not yours, there was likely a big part of you that felt connected as a father would be.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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