Definitions

pairing

[pair-ing] / ˈpɛər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

connecting

Synonyms

STRONG

associating attaching bridging combining coupling fastening fusing interlacing intertwining joined linking mingling mixing relating uniting welding

WEAK

bringing together connective tying together

NOUN

association

Synonyms

STRONGEST

union

STRONG

bond combination concomitance concordance connotation correlation identification impression joining juxtaposition linkage mixing mixture recollection relation remembrance tie

WEAK

linking lumping together train of thought

Antonyms

WEAK

aloneness antagonism disassociation disunion division isolation opposition rivalry seclusion separation solitude

NOUN

coupling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intercourse

STRONG

copulating copulation mating sex

NOUN

coupling

Synonyms

STRONG

blend catch combination connection coupler joint link linking merging mixture seam tie yoke

Antonyms

STRONG

separation

NOUN

match

Synonyms

STRONG

affiliation alliance combination duet espousal marriage mating pair partnership union

Antonyms

STRONG

disunion division divorce separation

WEAK

clash difference imbalance mismatch

Example Sentences

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The trend is also fueled by a contradictory pairing: families’ fierce desire to protect their babies and a cascade of false information infused into their social media algorithms.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

It works by pairing consultants with OpenAI’s FDEs to help companies use its AI products.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Training large-language models typically requires the pairing of Nvidia’s graphics processing units with HBM.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

For ChatGPT, "knows" was the most frequent pairing, but it appeared only 32 times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

For starters, Edna is going to be someone’s buddy again, which is like pairing a baby mouse with a boa constrictor.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

pairing

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