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duo

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō

Definition of duo

as in pair

two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo

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Recent Examples of duo The duo’s website frames the project around songwriting, experimentation and storytelling, with the album exploring the tension between holding on and letting go. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 Lafourcade had had her own off-putting encounter with the same duo who visited Haski. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Whether praying together before a game or giving high-fives after touchdowns, the Palos Verdes duo keeps producing on short slants or deep posts. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 The duo of quarterback Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney remains one of the best in the country. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duo

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As the half continued, Colleyville Heritage cut the lead with a pair of 18-yard TDs from sophomore quarterback Lane Vargas to wide receivers Lucas Sunwall and Sameer Johnson.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
The pair first visited on the morning of their fall 2026 show in February, and signed a deal in August.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pair

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She was represented by an attorney, and, as is standard in surrogacy cases, there was an agreement — a contract — between the French couple and the woman.

— Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the couple for more information on Becca’s cancer diagnosis and her upcoming treatment.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026

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