as in trio
a group of three
a triad of candlesticks on the mantel
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Recent Examples of triad
Hakim’s triad includes gait issues, urinary incontinence and cognitive difficulties.
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
China is refitting its Type 094 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with longer-range missiles and developing both a new class of SSBN and a new type of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft, further enhancing the country's nuclear triad, according to the report.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Its hallmark is Hakim’s triad: gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, and cognitive impairment.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
China is refitting its Type 094 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with longer-range missiles and developing both a new class of SSBN and a new type of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft, further enhancing the country's nuclear triad, according to the report.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Its hallmark is Hakim’s triad: gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, and cognitive impairment.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triad
trio
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The trio booked their tickets to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, in September.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Then there's the trio of festivals that brings all sorts of excitement to town.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Triad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triad. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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