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.
—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
For her part, teasing out the threads of how two of the dyads within Axel, Freya, and Taylor’s triad have led to tragedy leads Elsbeth to let go of how her relationship with Kaya used to work to make room for Kaya and Cameron to flourish as a couple.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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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
For her part, teasing out the threads of how two of the dyads within Axel, Freya, and Taylor’s triad have led to tragedy leads Elsbeth to let go of how her relationship with Kaya used to work to make room for Kaya and Cameron to flourish as a couple.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyad
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The pair, who were at Molineux when Wolverhampton Wanderers returned to the Premier League in August 2018, were back almost eight years later, as the stadium said farewell to the top flight.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The pair are also accused of stealing four vehicles over the course of the shooting incident.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Something similar happened with Nazem Kadri, who won a Cup in Colorado a couple of seasons after leaving Toronto.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The duo is perfect for making a bold entrance at your next Saturday night on the town or a post-work happy hour—especially when paired with shimmering sandals and equally bold jewelry.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
20 May 2026
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While a deal isn’t done, sources tell Deadline that Damon is in talks to star in the untitled event film from Everything Everywhere All At Once duo Daniels, aka Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The nautical term mark twain means water that is found to be two fathoms (12 feet [3.7 meters]) deep, as in mark (measure) twain (two).—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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The twain have met, with disastrous results.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Dyad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyad. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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