pairs 1 of 2

noun

variants or pair
Definition of pairsnext
plural of 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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pairs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pair
as in matches

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pairs
  1. matches
  2. duos
  3. blends
  4. merges
  5. connects
  6. dovetails
  7. integrates
Verb
  • The test, developed at the University of California, San Francisco, extracts the DNA and RNA from a sample of blood, tissue or body fluid, and then sequences the genetic material and compares the sequences to a vast database of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see what matches up.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • In the end, the researchers were able to use the vast web of Android phones to map out the ionosphere with a level of accuracy that matches monitoring stations.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of matches
Noun
  • Just the clear dynamics of there being three duos.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The cult-favorite brand is known for its iconic blush and contour duos, which are used by everyone from Love Island USA’s Leah Kateb to Olympic gymnast Suni Lee.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of duos
Verb
  • The actress blends storytelling and community to revitalize Black haircare through her leadership at Creme of Nature.
    Tira Urquhart, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Now, her work aims to create a new visual language that blends the physical and virtual which has earned her editorial in prestigious titles like Dazed, Numero, and V Magazine.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of blends
Verb
  • This version merges personal reflections with a tribute to cultural heritage.
    Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mexican music merges with rap in Fuerza Regida‘s groundbreaking new project.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of merges
Verb
  • Social media is a bridge that connects me with my patients, humanizing medicine in a way that just wasn’t possible before.
    Nisha Bunke, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This strategically significant waterway connects crude oil producers in the Middle East with major global markets.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of connects
Verb
  • Logistics Required To Get A Good Scare One of the ways that generative AI dovetails into the scream tourism phenomenon is via figuring out the logistics for taking such a trip.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The programming dovetails with the school’s own pillars of pride, which discourage bullying.
    Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of dovetails
Verb
  • Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • GeoSolar Technologies plans to use a national network of solar contractors to market and install its SmartGreen™ Home system, which integrates solar power and energy-efficient technologies.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of integrates
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