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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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The perceived similarity to Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This,” a rom-com pairing a rabbi with an agnostic podcaster, is probably intentional.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The personal-size tart piled with cubes of mango makes a lovely pairing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Like Cunningham-South and Chessum, their second-row pairing of Charles Ollivon and Mickael Guillard have the athleticism and explosiveness to play in the back row on occasion.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Carell and Clive got together on the day of their New York premiere to discuss their father-daughter pairing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Even more exciting, this type of double helix suggested a replication scheme much more satisfactory than my briefly considered like-with-like pairing.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.