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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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as in to match

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Recent Examples of pair
Noun
But a pair of free throws by Kentucky's Georgia Amoore, who scored 34 points, with seven seconds left in the game actually put the Wildcats up by four. — Greg Echlin, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025 Though Hailey has been known to dress to the nines while her husband rolls up in sweats, the pair have recently been matching each other's energies with similarly relaxed, yet streamlined ‘fits. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Those partial to contouring will love the brand’s best-selling shades Petal and Biscuit together in powder format, whereas deeper tones will gravitate toward shades Poppet and Ganache—a pairing great for a pop of color and optimal sculpting. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 It: La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 pairs the brightening power of kojic acid with exfoliating glycolic acid to target dark spots and smooth rough patches. — Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
  1. couple
  2. match
  3. duo
  4. combine
  5. mix
  6. merge
  7. blend
  8. connect
Noun
  • Starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, this Cinderella story of an unlikely couple saving each other against all odds premiered on March 23, 1990.
    — Kate Hogan, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • While waiting on a nice British couple, Alex accidentally inserts herself into their political conversation.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of couple
Verb
  • The latter roughly matches the level awarded to municipalities prior to legislative cuts in 2014.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The matching coffee table spans 25 inches on all sides, offering plenty of room to rest drinks and snacks.
    — Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of match
Noun
  • Under the pact, the duo will develop and produce series through their company Midwest Livestock, Inc.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In the win over the Terps, elite frontcourt duo Daniel Wolf and Vladislav Goldin combined for 46 points, 24 rebounds, and four assists.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of duo
Verb
  • Rather, people combine the products, techniques, and strategies that work for them.
    — Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
  • This whole project embodies his stories combined with my stories.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of combine
Verb
  • Position the bed in an area that receives lots of sunshine and mix a well-draining rocky or gritty soil blend by combining equal parts potting soil and coarse sand or fine gravel.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Nevertheless, there’s no cocktail a central banker hates more than high unemployment mixed with high inflation.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • Facial Recognition: Privacy Implications and Algorithmic Bias Privacy watchdogs warn about the troubling implications of merging facial recognition technology with criminal justice data.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • On July 20, 2020, Caesars merged with Eldorado to form Caesars Entertainment with Icahn’s support.
    — Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of merge
Verb
  • While nothing exactly matches, all of the colors, patterns, and textures blend together seamlessly to tell a unique design story.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Since its debut, the game has blended exploration, social interaction, and creativity in a way that feels adaptable across different age groups.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • Along with access to more than 59 countries, NordVPN also allows users to connect to multiple devices (from computers to phones to tablets) and offers 24-hour live chat support.
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Alongside the ongoing South Loop Park project, which will cap the southern section with a new multi-use park, removing the North Loop would mean that Kansas City neighborhoods would be fully connected from the Missouri River, through downtown and the Crossroads, to Brush Creek and beyond.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
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