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“Pairing” or “Paring”

pairing / paring are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

pairing p·EH·r·ih·ng

  • nounthe act of grouping things or people in pairs.

paring p·EH·r·ih·ng

  • nouna thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something.
  • noun(usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel.
Usage

Examples in context

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“pairing”

  • …element of food and wine pairing is understanding the balance between…
  • …and is not a "good pairing" according to most guidelines but…
  • …serious thought was given to pairing particular dishes to particular wines…
  • …notes that food and wine pairing is like two people having…
  • …the principles and ideals of pairing the perfect wine with the…
  • …related to food and wine pairing before modern times.
  • Focus of the pairing
  • …may be a "textbook perfect" pairing for one taster could be…
  • …anecdote lies in the food pairing properties of both fruit and
  • …well with, some even printing pairing suggestions on back wine labels.

“paring”

  • …Monger of AllMusic said: "Since paring down their already-hushed folk pop…

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