as in trio
a group of three
a triad of candlesticks on the mantel
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However, since Roberson was convicted in 2003, the science behind the triad’s being a sole diagnosis of abuse has come under intense scrutiny.
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Dan Slepian, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024
Members of the governance triad – the faculty, administration, and board – should leverage one another’s experience and talents in order to most efficiently (and effectively) manage the institution.
—David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
After having to flee triad boss Mr. Big (played by Hung), Chan takes refuge in Kowloon City.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Several weeks prior, Israel began its aerial bombardment of the city of Baalbek, endangering its celebrated triad of Roman temples, as well as forcing thousands of civilians to flee from the area.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Dan Slepian, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024
Members of the governance triad – the faculty, administration, and board – should leverage one another’s experience and talents in order to most efficiently (and effectively) manage the institution.
—David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
After having to flee triad boss Mr. Big (played by Hung), Chan takes refuge in Kowloon City.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Several weeks prior, Israel began its aerial bombardment of the city of Baalbek, endangering its celebrated triad of Roman temples, as well as forcing thousands of civilians to flee from the area.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for triad
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“Triad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triad. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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