pair
noun
two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together.
paired
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past participleof pair.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof pair.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
pairnountwo identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together.
Example Sentences
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It listed 120 questions an immigration agent might ask, each paired with an answer to be memorized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Finally Michael 'Vengeful Daddy' Sheen seemed to be on to something, telling a shell-shocked Maya in the kitchen: "I think you could be a brilliant traitor, and if you and Kenny paired up, amazing."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The move paired Ball with fellow star Anthony Edwards, creating a new backcourt combination for the Western Conference franchise.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
They merged these elements with more legible Chicana and Latina looks: razor-sharp eyeliner and structured hair was paired with fishnets and heavy combat boots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
These are often confused when paired with other verbs.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
