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duo

noun

ˈdü-(ˌ)ō

Definition of duo

as in pair

two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together the shy boy and his outgoing friend make an unlikely duo

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Recent Examples of duo Timberlake and Spears recorded the song with Bradley Daymond and Alex Greggs, the songwriting and production duo known as Riprock ’n’ Alex G, who also worked extensively with Timberlake and *NSYNC. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 But when the high-profile duo hosted a housewarming party at their compound, only about half the board reportedly showed up. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The duo hit five sixes between them, forcing India to introduce Dhir’s offspin. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Morejon, 28, formed a top-tier duo alongside Mason Miller with the San Diego Padres. — Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duo

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Their high-profile affair became public in late November 2022, after the pair was photographed holding hands in New York and getting cozy at a bar.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026
The set comes with a cozy quarter-zip sweatshirt and a pair of wide-leg bottoms, making for a complete travel-ready outfit that takes no effort at all.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pair

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Finally, there is Jessenia, who is new to yachting but has been working on tugboats for the last couple of years.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Collins spent the weekend with the couple, Salerno and, at one point, Salerno’s date, America Diehl.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026

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