as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
the book examines the doctor-patient dyad from several perspectives
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Recent Examples of dyad
Therapy is shifting from the classic dyad of therapist-client to the new triad of therapist-AI-client, see my discussion at the link here.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Worse, a third nuclear superpower, China, is turning the former dyad into a triad.
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Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
17 Aug. 2025
While about 90 percent of migratory bird species form stable dyads, about half of those last only for a breeding season.
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Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
The league has existed as a Washington State-Oregon State dyad since August, when 10 of its dozen members officially absconded to other conferences.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Worse, a third nuclear superpower, China, is turning the former dyad into a triad.
—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
17 Aug. 2025
While about 90 percent of migratory bird species form stable dyads, about half of those last only for a breeding season.
—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
The league has existed as a Washington State-Oregon State dyad since August, when 10 of its dozen members officially absconded to other conferences.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyad
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This 67-percent cotton pair from Mango would look so ‘50s chic with a crisp white button-down, thong kitten heels, and a hair scarf.
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After opening with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, the reigning European champions have scored eight goals in the past three games, with Mikel Oyarzabal notching a pair of braces.
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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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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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The twain have met, with disastrous results.
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Nobody quite knew where the twain should meet.
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“Dyad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyad. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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