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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
Misiorowski and Ureña each struck out the side on 10 pitches in the first and the pair combined to throw 10 pitches at 100 mph or more. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Rafaela’s pair of home runs accounted for most of Boston’s damage against Yamamoto in the Dodgers’ 3-2 loss. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
The style comes in the perfect medium wash to pair with everything from airy spring blouses to night-out tops—and denim jackets, of course. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 July 2026 Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 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 couple seeks out new additions from antique dealers, private sellers and auctions.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Then in August 2021, Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans, so the couple brought Family Meal back at a time when many were not just without food, but water and electricity.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of couple
Verb
  • This was a love letter to the Shield that doubled as a match-of-the-year candidate.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Soccer fans tap to enter the Vine City MARTA station after the South Africa verses Czechia match on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of match
Noun
  • The duo presided overan unorthodox two-anchor program that ceded viewers, and, eventually, ratings.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The real highlight is Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), who make for a compelling villain duo.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of duo
Verb
  • Some of the largest proposals seeking chunks of Orange County’s lucrative bed tax got the final crack Wednesday at convincing a task force to advance their ideas, which combined would cost billions of dollars.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The hubs will combine air taxis, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, charging, servicing, and last-mile connections.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
Verb
  • Plant it in loose, fast-draining soil mixed with perlite, pumice, or orchid bark, or a combination of all, to keep the roots from rotting.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Then add a very small amount of your foundation or concealer of choice and mix them together in the palm of your hand or on a palette.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • This time, the flames spread and merged with a fire that was already burning nearby, in the mountains southwest of Madrid.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This water therapy experience is offered at Habitas Bacalar, a boutique lagoonside hotel, merging gentle over- and underwater movement and aquatic meditation under the guidance of a shamanic aquatherapist.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of merge
Verb
  • Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Swaggy Sie, who reflected on his larger-than-life personality, unwavering belief in his hometown, and impact, hosted the event, which blended luxury fashion, live performances, philanthropy, and storytelling.
    — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of blend
Verb
  • Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services found 12 categories of abuse and neglect of the Gray children connected to Marcee, including inadequate food, shelter and medical care, director Candice Broce said in court.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Voters now connect it to jobs, schools, fraud, electricity bills, privacy, children and democracy.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of connect

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