variants
or 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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Recent Examples of pairs
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
The pair were part of a group of five teenagers who were arrested last year after allegedly being radicalized online by the militant Islamic State group, according to Czech authorities.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The pair have combined to hit 21 HR this season.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Bellini says the hull is optimized for stability at high speeds, with power coming from a pair of either diesel or gas Volvo Pentas rated at 350 and 300 hp, respectively.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The pair will work together to develop and produce a slate of live and digital comedy projects, tapping into Yuk Yuk’s five decades as a major player in the Canadian comedy landscape.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The duo became the first pair of Yankees teammates since Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra to hit at least 10 home runs in the team’s first 29 games of the season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The 49ers also added a pair of undrafted free agents from Notre Dame in safety Jalen Stroman and wide receiver Will Pauling.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
One of the most talked-about pairs is Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, who reportedly got engaged in late April.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
The pair were part of a group of five teenagers who were arrested last year after allegedly being radicalized online by the militant Islamic State group, according to Czech authorities.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The pair have combined to hit 21 HR this season.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Bellini says the hull is optimized for stability at high speeds, with power coming from a pair of either diesel or gas Volvo Pentas rated at 350 and 300 hp, respectively.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The pair will work together to develop and produce a slate of live and digital comedy projects, tapping into Yuk Yuk’s five decades as a major player in the Canadian comedy landscape.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The duo became the first pair of Yankees teammates since Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra to hit at least 10 home runs in the team’s first 29 games of the season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The 49ers also added a pair of undrafted free agents from Notre Dame in safety Jalen Stroman and wide receiver Will Pauling.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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The couples are from different generations and different cultural attitudes.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Incoming for a short, two-day charter are four couples, all of them co-primaries, from Arizona.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its 28-game start matches the expansion 1962 Mets — who lost 120 games — along with 1964 and 1983 for the second-worst in team history behind an 8-20 opening in 1981.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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That matches statistical data on trust in medical researchers and scientists in general and is in line with past measures of trust in scientists.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As part of the cookoff, local leaders and personalities will form duos to create dishes up for judging, all of this taking place in front of an audience having lunch at the Boca West Country Club.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of America’s favorite flavor duos, now with vintage bake-sale charm.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Messenger Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership squares expansive Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, pushing conversations about commitments, expectations, and time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tontey often blends the aesthetics of B-movies, horror films, and low-budget television, with DIY special effects and advanced imaging techniques.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No matter how soft or hard, these bells bring a bittersweet undertone to Book of Love’s minimalist character, filling sparse mixes with soft reminders of the band’s innocent core.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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Brian Gibson’s gangrenous bass riffs and gibbering, muffled vocals have even more gonzo energy than usual, while Chippendale mixes bombast and finesse with his customary flair.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Normandie combines gyudon with a classic French dip.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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