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
Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
With this new edition and the broader series in general, the mother-daughter pair are seeking to inspire individuality and self-confidence in children.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 May 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 May 2025
Use short, positive car trips—Help your cat associate the carrier and car with good experiences by taking short drives that end at home, paired with treats or toys.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The firm has invoiced the city for millions of dollars in legal fees relating to the Miami Freedom Park stadium project and a lawsuit filed by a pair of Little Havana businessmen against Carollo, according to public records.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
With this new edition and the broader series in general, the mother-daughter pair are seeking to inspire individuality and self-confidence in children.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
These dresses are perfect for casual celebrations, while the separates below will pair well with your favorite jeans and T-shirts.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 May 2025
Use short, positive car trips—Help your cat associate the carrier and car with good experiences by taking short drives that end at home, paired with treats or toys.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
Noun
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Joel Coen’s last solo feature as director was The Tragedy of Macbeth with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the power-hungry Scottish couple.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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For many couples, moving in together marks a major relationship milestone but as one man quickly discovered, his girlfriend and her cats come as a package deal.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Unlike last season, when the top-four seeds and first-round byes were reserved for conference champions, the top seeds will match the selection committee’s final rankings, with no regard to league affiliation.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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One set of trousers and underwear matched Mulcahy’s DNA, and the other matched Duffy’s, corroborating his confession.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The duo have quickly forged one of the most formidable partnerships in the Premier League.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After seeing how well their first location in Greensboro was received, the duo decided to open a second location in Charlotte.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Mbappe’s departure has actually helped; the France international registered more goals than tackles and interceptions combined in seven seasons with PSG.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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So yes, what was once thought to be two different Karate Kid cinematic universes has been, in fact, one cinematic universe this whole time, and in a feat of pure corporate synergizing, Legends combines both of them into a super-duper KKCU.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
Verb
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So much water flows down the mountain that Tudy Creek — normally about 4 feet across — swells and merges with another creek to form a violent river that rages down the road between them.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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Things began falling apart when the team tried merging Siri’s old code with the new one.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Mooresville blends small-town charm with high-speed innovation.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Uptown Charlotte 7) Artwork: Luminous Lane murals Location: 100 E. 4th St., Charlotte Bursting with colorful murals, Luminous Lane connects 3rd street to 4th street, between College and Tryon Streets in uptown.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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