as in pairs
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
those sisters are a constant twosome, going everywhere together
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Recent Examples of twosomes
Tee times were moved up because of weather concerns, and the groups were expanded from twosomes to threesomes.
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Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
Bad news for Brooks — this signature event has players in twosomes off the first tee, one right after the other.
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ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
Bad news for Brooks — this signature event has players in twosomes off the first tee, one right after the other.
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ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twosomes
Noun
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
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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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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.
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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.
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“Twosomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twosomes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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