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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The actress, 64, had been paired with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec, 36.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Some fraternities are paired with sororities, teaming up to host campus events or charitable activities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The researchers repurposed an existing medication and paired it with an advanced gel designed to keep the drug inside the joint.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
That is paired with down-sloping winds and uncharacteristically warm ocean temperatures — driven in part by an El Niño that has reduced Southern California’s sea breeze, frequently known as its natural air conditioning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
I paired up with English, and we started on the leg machines while the big guys hit the bench.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
