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noun

ˈper How to pronounce pair (audio)
Definition of pairnext
as in couple
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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pair

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verb

as in to match

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Recent Examples of pair
Noun
But when McIlroy played it for the first time in 2024, with buddy Shane Lowry in a scheme apparently cooked up in a boozy post-Ryder Cup brunch, the pair found a way to A) have a great time in New Orleans, and B) win the tournament. — Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Miracle approach shots on 15 and 17 ended in a pair of birdies that gave him the lead for the third time on the day. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Princess Catharina-Amalia, 21, paired the fairytale headpiece with earrings, a brooch and bracelet from the parure, which The Court Jeweller reports has been used by women in the Dutch royal family since 1888. — Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 In Turkey, a hammam is practically a given, but the slate-gray, marble-and-tile one here is an experience in itself, especially when paired with a dip in the sea-facing indoor pool. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pair
  1. couple
  2. match
  3. duo
  4. combine
  5. mix
  6. merge
  7. blend
  8. connect
Noun
  • The court found that the couple was indeed in violation of the HOA’s legally binding rules and therefore was required to pay the fines.
    — Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The couple sign over their lives to the medtech start-up Rivermind, which digitally preserves part of Amanda’s consciousness following an emergency operation.
    — Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of couple
Verb
  • What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
    — Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The Retreat Linen Top and matching Mid-rise Shorts, both over 40 percent off, can be styled together for a polished resort outfit or worn separately with basics for casual, everyday wear.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of match
Noun
  • The duo have an ease, often finishing each other’s sentences.
    — Thessaly La Force, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The duo's service to the community extended beyond schools and older people.
    — Sophia Veneziano, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of duo
Verb
  • On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.
    — Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Feather said Duolingo can combine mobile gaming and language learning, bringing its total addressable market to $220 billion.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of combine
Verb
  • Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.
    — Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Despite being a relatively simple design of tiny flicks mixed with dots, nail technicians somehow stretched this look into at least 50 different variations back then.
    — Thalía Henao, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The platforms and device teams merged last year under Osterloh, who said the move was necessary for quicker integration of AI across all of Google's products.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Italian fashion houses to merge Prada struck a deal to buy rival Versace for $1.375 billion on Thursday.
    — Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of merge
Verb
  • The space showcased an extensive collection of high jewelry watches, demonstrating Bulgari’s mastery in blending horology with haute jewelry.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • It is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • Located near Ramona High School, the site would have access to crosswalks and sidewalks connecting the property to the high school and is conveniently located near Olive Peirce Middle and Montecito High, Wolski said.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Investigators find bloody clothes in Ansonia murder, missing baby case Police investigators have found bloody clothes and rags connected to the murder of an Ansonia woman, but law enforcement sources said there’s nothing that explains what happened to her missing 1-year-old daughter.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of connect

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