variants
or pair
as in couples
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a pair of blue socks the singer and the piano player make quite a pair together
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Recent Examples of pairs
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Bermuda shorts are a hot commodity this summer, and this denim pair is sure to hug your curves in all the right places.
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Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Four of those winners are traditional studio albums, while another pair – now including The Best Of – are gatherings of some of the group's most popular singles.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
New Idea is reporting that the pair got engaged during a holiday to Costa Rica early in 2026 and is now planning their wedding.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Christie’s devoted an unusually substantial section of its catalogue to the pair, tracing their distinguished provenance through some of Europe’s great eighteenth- and nineteenth-century collections.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
That pair is also joined by the likes of Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise in attack – players who would practically walk into every other team’s starting lineup.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender girls from participating in girls' and women's competitive sports, reversing a pair of lower court decisions that had blocked the bans as violations of Title IX and the 14th Amendment.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Noun
Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Bermuda shorts are a hot commodity this summer, and this denim pair is sure to hug your curves in all the right places.
—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Four of those winners are traditional studio albums, while another pair – now including The Best Of – are gatherings of some of the group's most popular singles.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
New Idea is reporting that the pair got engaged during a holiday to Costa Rica early in 2026 and is now planning their wedding.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Christie’s devoted an unusually substantial section of its catalogue to the pair, tracing their distinguished provenance through some of Europe’s great eighteenth- and nineteenth-century collections.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
That pair is also joined by the likes of Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise in attack – players who would practically walk into every other team’s starting lineup.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender girls from participating in girls' and women's competitive sports, reversing a pair of lower court decisions that had blocked the bans as violations of Title IX and the 14th Amendment.
—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
Noun
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A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
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While delaying benefits is typically optimal, a hypothetical 22% cut by 2033 significantly shifts optimal claiming ages for many single individuals, potentially encouraging earlier filing, but often not for married couples.
Verb
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There needs to be the excitement and energy that matches the game.
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The industry conversation around funding reform is urgent precisely because this generation deserves a system that matches their ambition and offers them a future.
Noun
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Thankfully, the site’s best-selling duos are discounted ahead of Prime Day, including options with pants, shorts, and skirts.
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The game format show follows 16 contestants who enter the game as duos, but quickly discover that no alliance is permanent.
Verb
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.
Verb
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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His work, which blends documentary photography with conceptual practice, has earned honors including the Hasselblad Award and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize.
Verb
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As the powder is heated, LMP forms first and mixes evenly with the LFP.
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Chile Lime Rub pairs bold New Mexican chiles with tart lime, and Butcher’s Rub mixes salt, pepper and garlic with chile flakes, paprika and mustard seed, plus a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
Verb
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Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette.
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The program combines mentorship with hands-on training, helping filmmakers develop pitch materials, build budgets, understand financing strategies, and prepare projects for distribution conversations.
Verb
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Need for cognition correlates with intelligence but is not the same thing.
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Nostalgia correlates with pro-social behavior.
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“Pairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairs. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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