Word Finder - pairing

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To group into one or more sets of two.

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The wedding guests were paired boy/girl and groom's party/bride's party.

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To bring two (animals, notably dogs) together for mating.

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To engage (oneself) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions.

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To suit; to fit, as a counterpart.

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To impair, to make worse.

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To become worse, to deteriorate.

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The combination or union of two things.

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An agreement between two members of a legislative body holding opposite opinions to refrain from voting, so that both may absent themselves.

The cry of this great cat, which is heard at night, and most frequently during the pairing season, is deep and hoarse in tone, and consists of the sound pu, pu, often repeated.

Long after pairing the female gives birth to living young.

A similar pairing of decorated caves and hilltop settlements has been observed at other sites of the same date.

Another set of problems relates to a very recent subject called ` pairing based cryptography ' .

Jack Pearce has warned Bognor's new central defensive pairing they will need to be on top of their game against Fisher Athletic tomorrow.

Where possible each module or pairing of modules represents a different industry or location, mostly fictitious.

His future should be decided by September as Ferrari are due to name their 2007 pairing at the Italian grand prix.

I tried to make them look good, pairing each fluffy kitten with an appropriate puppy.

Perhaps continually pairing spangles to related Normals bred from Spangles somehow weakens the Spangle gene(s) that produce the visual Spangle.

In DNA, pairing by bases on opposite strands of the double helix links the two strands of the double helix links the two strands.

Malcolm is also beginning the mammoth task of pairing each negative acquired from Alan B Cross with a print.

Consequently the result of the haphazard pairing of a large number of these two groups of reproductive cells was to yield, according to the regular law of chance combination, the proportion 'PP, 2PN, INN, where P stands for the positive character and N for its absence or negative character - the positive character being accordingly present in three-fourths of the offspring and absent from onefourth.

Taking each leaf of his series, with an assigned number of veins, he has determined the array of pairs of leaves which can be formed by pairing the chosen leaf with all others from its own tree in succession.

The center pairing of Marco and Louis is giving us a solidity in the middle of the field that we used to lack.

Perhaps continually pairing Spangles to related Normals bred from Spangles somehow weakens the Spangle gene(s) that produce the visual Spangle.

In DNA, pairing by bases on opposite strands of the double helix links the two strands.

Pairing or grouping kids at a computer means extensive monitoring by the teacher or parent to ensure that the kids are actually reading the story and not wrestling over who should be in control.

Pairing traditional books with digital reading experiences can take reading to a whole new level.

A highly unusual pairing of grenadine and beer is called Grena-Beer, Christmas beer or Queen Mary.

You can create a stylish two-tone effect by pairing a lighter or darker hue of the couch.

Consider pairing unusual colors in this way; a chocolate brown wall with an orange ceiling will warm up the space and make the room feel cozy.

If you are pairing wine with each course, you can have a few glasses on the table, or you can opt to remove glasses and serve the next one as you move through the courses.

If you'd like to look more majestic and magical, try pairing your costume with silver details and glitter.

It only seems fitting that a scent pairing white floral notes with chocolate should be the subject of a wild, uninhibited advertising campaign.

Although colored eyeliners can help enhance the eyes and draw attention, pairing eyeliner with a gold shadow is a heavy look that's hard to pull off without looking overdone.

If you fear the intensity of a red hue, pairing it with a purple highlighter will lessen the depth and create a lighter contrast.

Consider pairing your pale face and lip stain with little else to create a creepy and dramatic focal point.

I love pairing Painkiller with Toasted for a fresh look (one that will look great during the summer, by the way).

For example, try pairing gold and plum by applying a shimmering gold from lash line up toward brow bone, then defining the crease with a rich plum shade.

This can save you a lot of time and effort, pairing you up only with other Christian singles who share your goals, values and level of religious conviction.

Lamb goes well with fruity sauces, and raspberry is the perfect pairing for this meat's signature flavor.

Or make up your own salad by pairing a fruit, such as pears, with an interesting cheese (such as blue cheese), homemade candied nuts, and a simple homemade dressing.

Fashion designers are pairing them with heels for a sleek, dressy look.

Try doing a "pairing" of two main dishes that go together like pasta and chicken or steak and seafood.

For example, consider pairing a classic Marc Jacobs button down shirt with a Rocawear T-shirt.

Once the weather turns a bit colder, incorporate those same items by layering a long-sleeved t-shirt over a sundress, or by pairing an eye-catching skirt with some warm ribbed tights.

Keep the look fresh by pairing these fashionable scarves with clean lines, like a sport coat or jacket.

Consider purchasing a great jacket for the event and pairing it with a cute, simple dress (either one you already own or one you decide to buy).

Give the June Cleaver look a bit of an update by pairing with contemporary accessories, such as leopard print heels or funky jewelry.

This works well for blended teas, allowing such phrases as 'a beautiful blend' or the 'perfect pairing.'

The contemporary pairing of these two colors will make your wedding a stunning sight to behold, and incorporating it into your stationary brings the entire theme together.

They're a refreshing change from the more typical vanilla and chocolate, but these cakes' biggest advantage may be their versatility in pairing with other wedding cake flavors and colors.

Pairing a cloth shower curtain with luxury bath towels and gold or brass towel rings and towel bars helps define a more formal bathroom.

Try pairing berries with a vanilla, lemon, almond, orange, or coconut cake.

The man claimed he had no idea just who this Brad Pitt character was, but pairing Pitt's picture with an Arabic name did not get him very far with airport security.

This golden couple once received the adoration of fans everywhere for being a family-oriented pairing that would go the distance.

Each Celebrity Paranormal Project begins with two contestants pairing up to explore a specific location.

She went on to date singer Ryan Cabrera, a pairing that was also featured on her reality program.

At first glance, Paris Hilton and Harvard are not much of a synonymous pairing, but further details uncover the method to the madness.

In the reality series, Haim moves in with Feldman and his new wife - in sort of an Odd Couple pairing.