paired 1 of 2

adjective

as in mated

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paired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of pair
as in combined

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Recent Examples of paired
Verb
The multi-hyphenate paired the slouchy, pocketed sweater with a fabulously massive fur scarf and a pair of shiny white pants. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026 Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box. — Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025 In a wool-blend, this Madewell Fair Isle Boxy Sweater is gorgeously cozy for a winter day in the Dolomites or paired with a great pair of leather pants for aperitivo in Milan. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paired
  1. mated
  2. combined
  3. dual
  4. correlated
  5. matched
  6. connected
  7. mixed
  8. merged
Adjective
  • The family group also contained four other adult wolves, which might have been brothers and sisters, parents, or even grandparents of the mated pair.
    — Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Packs may consist of a mated pair and sometimes few young pups.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of mated
Verb
  • Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox, who have won seven of nine games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox (39-48), who have won seven of nine games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • Jackson Moni scored 18 points for the Warriors (0-2), who have two teams in the dual-site California Classic, one in Sacramento and one at Chase Center in San Francisco.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Soundcore Liberty 5 Noise Cancelling Earbuds The Soundcore Liberty 5 drops cinematic sound directly onto your travel kit by embedding official multi-directional Dolby Audio processing inside dual wool paper diaphragm drivers.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of dual
Verb
  • Being proactive and demonstrating social intelligence are directly correlated with career success and employability.
    — Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Research shows that public preschool attendance is correlated to higher performance in third-grade reading and math.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of correlated
Verb
  • The Royals and Mets, who matched up in the 2015 World Series, each entered Tuesday’s series opener with the second-worst records in their respective leagues.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • That eclipses the previous record of 23 set by FX’s The Bear in 2024 and matched in 2025 by Apple TV’s The Studio.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of matched
Verb
  • A-list musicians, celebrities, sports players, and Hollywood stars made up the 1,000-person guest list, proving just how connected the superstar and NFL player are in their respective circles.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
  • Hunt withdrew a previous endorsement of Platner after the Times story last month and was connected with Racicot soon afterward to offer her support.
    — Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of connected
Verb
  • Freeze Pop flavors mixed with lemonade and oat milk, topped with sweet cold foam and dragonfruit pieces for a nostalgic, fruity sip.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • When the spinach is mixed in with noodles and cheese, no one will mind eating their greens.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines merged in May but will operate as separate brands for 18 to 24 months.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The changes merged Kazakhstan's parliament’s two chambers into one and gave the president the right to appoint key government officials with the approval of lawmakers, including restoring the ​post of vice president.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of merged

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