as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
those sisters are a constant twosome, going everywhere together
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Recent Examples of twosome
The twosome’s third entry, Red White & Blue (Live), arrived at its No. 39 high in 2016.
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Jim Asker, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
Even if Caroline and Kyle had not been in on voting Gabe, the others still would have had the numbers to take him out, but my admittedly uneducated guess is the vote may have then shifted to Genevieve if the Tuku twosome was not on board.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Seventeen twosomes will be in front of him, and Dunlap will be in the middle of the field on his own.
—Doug Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
But the journey clearly takes its toll on the twosome.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jim Asker, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
Even if Caroline and Kyle had not been in on voting Gabe, the others still would have had the numbers to take him out, but my admittedly uneducated guess is the vote may have then shifted to Genevieve if the Tuku twosome was not on board.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Seventeen twosomes will be in front of him, and Dunlap will be in the middle of the field on his own.
—Doug Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
But the journey clearly takes its toll on the twosome.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twosome
Noun
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Visitors fully immersed themselves in the exhibit featuring musicians, dramatic lighting and 200 pairs of the brand’s signature Elwood jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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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“Twosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twosome. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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