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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Other potential high picks include outfielder Blake Bowen from JSerra, pitcher Logan Schmidt from Ganesha and the Corona duo of shortstop Trey Ebel and outfielder Anthony Murphy.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Donny Wu and Tommy Zheng, the wife-and-husband duo who own Hush Sushi Kitchen and Bar, are bringing the new Chinese steakhouse concept to the area.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The father-and-son duo from Central Florida drove down to see Manny’s native Portugal take on Colombia, a team with legions of fans in Miami.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
For a modern twist on the linen duo, look to Staud’s halterneck and pant pairing or Merlette’s wrap blouse and midi skirt—either ideal for date nights and evenings spent catching-up on a rooftop patio.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Donny Wu and Tommy Zheng, the wife-and-husband duo who own Hush Sushi Kitchen and Bar, are bringing the new Chinese steakhouse concept to the area.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The father-and-son duo from Central Florida drove down to see Manny’s native Portugal take on Colombia, a team with legions of fans in Miami.
—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
For a modern twist on the linen duo, look to Staud’s halterneck and pant pairing or Merlette’s wrap blouse and midi skirt—either ideal for date nights and evenings spent catching-up on a rooftop patio.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duo
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The Giants used three infield hits and two errors to score a pair of runs against Sale in the sixth inning, then Matt Chapman’s double set up Luis Arraez’s sacrifice fly in the seventh.
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Just as high school and college graduates hit the job market this summer, a research initiative has released a pair of Top 10 lists that rank the best employers for new grads seeking first jobs.
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At a red light, he’s gunned down by a couple of guys on a dirtbike.
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That happened a couple more times.
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“Duo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duo. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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