pairs 1 of 2

noun

variants or pair
Definition of pairsnext
plural of pair
as in couples
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of pair
as in matches

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
  1. matches
  2. duos
  3. blends
  4. merges
  5. connects
  6. dovetails
  7. integrates
Verb
  • Somehow, once the AI parses the input prompt, a video is to be generated that matches what the user has inside their mind.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Police found Mangione in possession of a fake New Jersey ID that matches the one used by the suspect to check into a hostel on the Upper West Side of Manhattan 10 days before the shooting.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of matches
Noun
  • That landed them in fourth place for the night, tied with four other duos.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Both duos devise a plot to fool the world, but fail.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of duos
Verb
  • Boy Smells’ fan favorite scent perfectly blends florals with rhubarb, cardamom, and papyrus.
    Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This captivating perfume blends the warmth and richness of indulgent rum with the velvety sweetness of suave vanilla absolute.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of blends
Verb
  • The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Interiors feature handcrafted decor that merges luxury with rustic charm.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of merges
Verb
  • This part connects the rocket’s two stages, enabling it to separate at high altitudes.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The annual Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, which connects early-stage tech businesses with resources and a statewide business network, is accepting entries for its 2025 competition.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of connects
Verb
  • New Capabilities This dovetails with the new technological capabilities that are coming onstream.
    Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • That dovetails with findings from recent research from my company, Dayforce, that found more than eight in 10 executives and HR leaders said their company was actively engaged in improving culture—but fewer than half of workers gave the same answer.
    Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dovetails
Verb
  • Look for a platform that integrates seamlessly with existing core banking systems, enabling smooth interaction between digital assets and traditional finance.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Organizations should look for a database that integrates chargemaster, clinical and quality RWD data from thousands of sites.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrates
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