twosomes

noun

plural of twosome
as in pairs
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 twosomes 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twosomes
  1. pairs
  2. couples
  3. duos
Noun
  • The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Patrick Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, has become the toast of the NFL after winning a pair of Super Bowls.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pairs
Noun
  • Sleep specialists say a sleep divorce can actually be healthy when couples communicate openly and stay intentional about time together.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly three-quarters of Americans, 72%, said couples should discuss finances before getting married or moving in together.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of couples
Noun
  • After going public in 2021, the two have become one of Hollywood’s sweetest duos, offering plenty of support to one another for their respective projects (see Challengers, for example) and even giving us peeks at their love life behind-the-scenes.
    — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • Not enough for most duos to hold off a hungry peloton, but this was two of the greatest riders the sport has ever seen.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of duos

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“Twosomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twosomes. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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