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
Social media users on Reddit alleged that the two attackers were a mother-daughter duo who became violent after the victim tried to move a trash can that was placed in the street to block off a public parking spot.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Be sure to arrive on time to see opening band America Elm (aka Chris Bousquet) and multi-instrumentalist Eric Lichter, who are having an EP release for their Electric Elm duo project.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Despite the distance and space between the duo, who portrayed a married couple on the working-class sitcom, Goodman has defended Barr in the past.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 July 2025
The duo has been publicly linked since last summer and attended the same high school — Sierra Canyon — in southern California, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Be sure to arrive on time to see opening band America Elm (aka Chris Bousquet) and multi-instrumentalist Eric Lichter, who are having an EP release for their Electric Elm duo project.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Despite the distance and space between the duo, who portrayed a married couple on the working-class sitcom, Goodman has defended Barr in the past.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 July 2025
The duo has been publicly linked since last summer and attended the same high school — Sierra Canyon — in southern California, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duo
Noun
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Bednar allowed a solo homer, a double, and a pair of singles to blow the lead for the Yankees.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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For introductions, the Braves and Reds walked between a pair of cars decked out in Atlanta and Cincinnati colors.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The couple’s anniversary tribute to each other comes after the pair celebrated Rhea’s 47th birthday with their kids on July 1.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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This is a great destination for both couples and families, with kid-friendly spa treatments and spacious suites with Alpine views.—
Tomeka Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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