pairs

NOUN

two of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combination couple duo match team two

STRONG

brace combine combo deuce doublet duality dyad mates span twins twosome yoke

WEAK

two of a kind

Antonyms

WEAK

one single

VERB

make, become a twosome

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combine marry mate

STRONG

balance bracket couple join match team twin unite wed yoke

WEAK

match up pair off pair up put together

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide separate

WEAK

sever

Example Sentences

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By the time Allbirds discovered the problem, it had already ordered tens of thousands of pairs—many of which were unsalable.

From The Wall Street Journal

He noted stronger adoption could push that as high as four million pairs.

From Barron's

The partners sold more than 7 million pairs of “smart” versions of Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses last year.

From Barron's

The lot extended a long way back, and people, in pairs and small groups, clustered and milled about everywhere.

From Literature

After a year of ups and downs, it looks like one of the two licensed pairs of beavers set free has finally settled.

From BBC