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pairing

[pair-ing] / ˈpɛər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
connecting
Synonyms
STRONG
associating attaching bridging combining coupling fastening fusing interlacing intertwining joined linking mingling mixing relating uniting welding
WEAK
bringing together connective tying together
NOUN
association
Synonyms
STRONGEST
union
STRONG
bond combination concomitance concordance connotation correlation identification impression joining juxtaposition linkage mixing mixture recollection relation remembrance tie
WEAK
linking lumping together train of thought
Antonyms
WEAK
aloneness antagonism disassociation disunion division isolation opposition rivalry seclusion separation solitude
NOUN
coupling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intercourse
STRONG
copulating copulation mating sex
NOUN
coupling
Synonyms
STRONG
blend catch combination connection coupler joint link linking merging mixture seam tie yoke
Antonyms
STRONG
separation
NOUN
match
Synonyms
STRONG
affiliation alliance combination duet espousal marriage mating pair partnership union
Antonyms
STRONG
disunion division divorce separation
WEAK
clash difference imbalance mismatch

Example Sentences

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For ChatGPT, "knows" was the most frequent pairing, but it appeared only 32 times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

That came so late in the week his chosen pairing, Noussair Mazraoui and Ayden Heaven, could only prepare with walk-throughs.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Will Denyer, chief economist at Gavekal Research, suggests pairing long positions in Brazilian and South Korean Equities: Brazil chiefly as a hedge against ongoing conflict and South Korea as a bet on peace.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Fitting James, Doncic and Reaves together came with growing pains, but pairing James and Kennard has felt simple.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

And in the day’s final pairing, Goghor the Giant would go against Belaquo Bonebreaker.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin