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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Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
There was some jeopardy in the match when Kyrgios, who had won the pair’s previous two meetings, won the first set.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The Miami Heat made a bold trade for star Giannis Antetokounmpo, a future Hall of Famer, who will pair with Bam Adebayo to form a defensive juggernaut that could, at a minimum, battle for the Eastern Conference title.
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Cotton is known to be breathable and lightweight, so these shorts and oversized button-up pair are sure to keep you cool in the summer heat.
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Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
There was some jeopardy in the match when Kyrgios, who had won the pair’s previous two meetings, won the first set.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Verb
Single-zone units pair a single outdoor compressor to one indoor air handler and are best for individual rooms, garages or an isolated home addition.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The Miami Heat made a bold trade for star Giannis Antetokounmpo, a future Hall of Famer, who will pair with Bam Adebayo to form a defensive juggernaut that could, at a minimum, battle for the Eastern Conference title.
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
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An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
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The couple, in their 50s, also have two children entering college next year.
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Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States approached its Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
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Here, the brown cat-eye base matches the drink's dark color, while black tiger stripes add that bubbly, playful finish.
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The bronze medal, which the duo won in March, was Anderson and Chacon’s first together on the world tour.
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Rounding out the points were Racing Bulls’ duo of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, who scored ninth and 10th respectively.
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Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
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As the amiable leader of Shinyribs, Russell and his colleagues mix rock, country, Texas blues, New Orleans funk, Memphis soul and more into an enjoyable, good-timey, bar-band blend.
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The Newcastle Fire Protection District has officially merged with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District, officials announced in a July 2 news release.
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By the mid-20th century, Bucyrus-Erie (In 1927, Bucyrus merged with the Erie Steam Shovel Company) was among the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy excavation equipment, with machines operating across the globe.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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They're blended with recycled asphalt and oil to make new asphalt.
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Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.
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In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.
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“Pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pair. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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