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twosome

noun

ˈtü-səm

Definition of twosome

as in pair

two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together those sisters are a constant twosome, going everywhere together

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Recent Examples of twosome Because this skid the Padres are in is going to turn into a full-on careen off a cliff if the terrifically talented twosome doesn’t stop being terrible. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026 Tee times were moved up because of weather concerns, and the groups were expanded from twosomes to threesomes. — Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026 Bad news for Brooks — this signature event has players in twosomes off the first tee, one right after the other. — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 Ludvig Åberg and Si Woo Kim, Morikawa’s partners, played the rest of the round as a twosome. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twosome

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Noun

Golday already knows two defensive positions and pairs his flexibility with outstanding special teams ability.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Rod Patrick, known for its wide spectrum of available sizes among the 15,000 pairs of in-stock boots, sells premium and bespoke boots to a discerning client who appreciates attentive service.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of pair

Noun

How happy couples avoid this fight Healthy couples absolutely still notice when things are lopsided.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Outdoor bars and tents are being set up for the crowds expected for the bull-riding event that evening, and couples of all ages hold hands and wander the brick streets.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of couple

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Josey will appear opposite his dad, actor Ryan Dorsey, as a father-son duo in Evan Coury’s debut feature.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Fergie, 51, marked the milestone with an Instagram carousel featuring photos of Axl throughout the years, including a throwback of the singer holding him as a toddler as well as a more recent snapshot of the mother-son duo at dinner together.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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