as in pairs
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 duos
Pairing the three-time All-Pro with star receiver Puka Nacua gave the Rams one of the NFL’s best duos, helping quarterback Matthew Stafford lead the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in a potential MVP season.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
And Williams and Storrie, the show’s stars, have become one of Hollywood’s favorite duos, with even fellow celebrities fawning over them.
—Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Mina, who spent eight seasons renovating Indianapolis homes on the beloved series Good Bones, joins the design competition for its latest installment, which features four duos working to transform identical Las Vegas properties.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Dustin and Steve have become one of the show’s most iconic duos.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
There were some reports about the couple’s finances after their Netflix deal expired, but the two then went on to sign a first-look deal, similar to what other high-profile duos, like the Obamas, have signed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
The women on TV, those duos were so iconic to me, and there is a power.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether its dressing to a certain colour scheme or wearing fully matching fits, TikTok duos are enjoying sharing their style.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
That’s because the rows are laid out in a 2-4-2 configuration, making the seats nearest the windows on either side a prime pick for couples or other travel duos.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Sep. 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
And Williams and Storrie, the show’s stars, have become one of Hollywood’s favorite duos, with even fellow celebrities fawning over them.
—Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Mina, who spent eight seasons renovating Indianapolis homes on the beloved series Good Bones, joins the design competition for its latest installment, which features four duos working to transform identical Las Vegas properties.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Dustin and Steve have become one of the show’s most iconic duos.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
There were some reports about the couple’s finances after their Netflix deal expired, but the two then went on to sign a first-look deal, similar to what other high-profile duos, like the Obamas, have signed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
The women on TV, those duos were so iconic to me, and there is a power.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether its dressing to a certain colour scheme or wearing fully matching fits, TikTok duos are enjoying sharing their style.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
That’s because the rows are laid out in a 2-4-2 configuration, making the seats nearest the windows on either side a prime pick for couples or other travel duos.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duos
Noun
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Annie's husband, and Savannah's brother-in-law, is Tommaso Cioni, according to Page Six, which published photographs of the pair leaving their home in Tucson.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The children of a Colorado ski instructor (Stephen) and Finnish native (Essi) and raised in Steamboat Springs, the pair naturally grew up on the slopes.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not many middle-aged couples on TV argue about whether oral sex while driving is a wise move.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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For those unhealthily aware of the social-media dynamics between couples, there are countless possibilities of what could’ve happened.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Duos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duos. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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