Combination
Combination noun - A distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things.
Pairing and combination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pairing" instead a noun "Combination".
Pairing
Pairing noun - The act of grouping things or people in pairs.
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Synonyms for Pairing
Combination and pairing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Combination" instead a noun "Pairing".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- conjunction and combination
- conjunction and pairing
- alliance and combination
- alliance and pairing
- connection and combination
- connection and pairing
- junction and combination
- junction and pairing
- coupling and combination
- coupling and pairing
- joining and combination
- joining and pairing
- union and combination
- union and pairing
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- This term is most often used for pairing the Eleventh Doctor and Clara; for pairing the Twelfth Doctor and Clara, the term "Whouffaldi" is more often used (a combination of Who, souffle, and Capaldi).
Source: Portmanteau Couple Name -
Developers' Foresight: Rucks has unique dialog for every single weapon pairing, referencing the effectiveness or in-universe significance of the combination.
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Pick any combination of the show's eleven regulars, and it won't be too hard to find a fanfic pairing them up.
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