pairs 1 of 2

noun

variants or pair
plural of pair
as in couples
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of pair
as in matches

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Recent Examples of pairs
Noun
Lipa forwent the softer runway styling, and toughened up the ladylike silhouette with a pair of towering, lace-up black leather knee-high boots by Le Silla. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 European champions Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava won the pairs event despite a heavy fall for Metelkina on a throw triple loop. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Traced through time, this changing geometry would resemble a pair of trousers, with one section branching into two legs. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The Sultan of Oman was met in London by Prince William on Tuesday morning before the pair travelled together to Windsor, where the majority of the royal engagements took place. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026 Others have opted for the puppeteering class, upstairs, where pairs of students are taught to bring their humanoid puppets to life. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 As the pair channel-flipped through Channel 4, Burnham down a whole canister of Twiglets following the PM’s reveal of his favorite doomsday-prepping snacks. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 Duce Robinson had a pair of touchdown catches late, including a 75-yarder that tied the game with less than three minutes left in regulation and a 20-yard score to open the first overtime. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The star Miami receiver had 154 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns on 11 catches. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
  1. couples
  2. matches
  3. duos
  4. squares
  5. blends
  6. mixes
  7. combines
  8. correlates
Noun
  • The mix of guests ranges from trendy couples lounging in dressing gowns on a spa break to outdoorsy types wearing messy boots and young families with grandparents in tow on the hunt for some truly fresh air.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • During the panel, the four artists not only demonstrated their unique and spontaneous personalities, but also bonded on being power couples, having children and the challenges of creating music together.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of couples
Verb
  • Simply put, to stay economically competitive, America needs computing power that matches or beats its adversaries’.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Check the manufacturer's official website to confirm that the model exists and matches the advertised specifications.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of matches
Noun
  • Other offerings include hydrating and volumizing shampoo and conditioner duos; a Deep Moisture Repair Hair Mask; a SahaScalp purifying scrub, and a recent trio of hair and body fragrance mists inspired by different Indian cities and states.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After going public in 2021, the two have become one of Hollywood’s sweetest duos, offering plenty of support to one another for their respective projects (see Challengers, for example) and even giving us peeks at their love life behind-the-scenes.
    — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of duos
Verb
  • The Capricorn Moon squares the Libra Sun, and part of you may want to stay private while the world keeps asking for opinions, participation, or answers.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in your partnership house squares Mars in your 4th, creating friction between another person’s perspective and what feels comfortable or settled to you.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of squares
Verb
  • The play blends live puppetry, shadow puppetry, live performance and an original score of Indigenous percussion.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Pioneered in the island nation’s Dennery District, the genre is a drum-heavy, chant-forward offshoot of soca that blends elements of kuduro and zouk with Kwéyòl lyrics and a dancehall attitude, distilled through a distinctly Lucian lens.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • The smartest cart usually mixes both, and the people eating out of it never need to know the difference.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
  • All in all, three different hues of light green are used throughout the colorway, which also mixes in New Balance-appropriate gray while using contrasting red elements on the shoe’s signature Abzorb SBS cushioning pods.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixes
Verb
  • The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Made from cast iron, opal glass and decorative gold leaf, the clock combines Victorian and late-1930s elements.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • Kwan’s push to expand the family office’s geographical footprint correlates with global wealth flows, as HNWIs worldwide look to diversify their assets across different geographies.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But here in Texas, patio weather also correlates with football season, pumpkins and cider.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlates

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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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