as in trio
a group of three
a triad of candlesticks on the mantel
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Recent Examples of triad
Its hallmark is Hakim’s triad: gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, and cognitive impairment.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This triad of capabilities allows AI PCs to handle edge AI applications with efficiency.
—Ajith Sankaran, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
To avoid the looming launcher cliff in the crucial sea component of its nuclear triad, however, the United States must build a larger number of Columbia-class submarines in the 2040s and beyond—at least 14, and perhaps more, to hedge against the further growth of adversaries’ arsenals.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
This principle is widely used in communication, marketing, and leadership because information presented in triads is easier to process and recall.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This triad of capabilities allows AI PCs to handle edge AI applications with efficiency.
—Ajith Sankaran, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
To avoid the looming launcher cliff in the crucial sea component of its nuclear triad, however, the United States must build a larger number of Columbia-class submarines in the 2040s and beyond—at least 14, and perhaps more, to hedge against the further growth of adversaries’ arsenals.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
This principle is widely used in communication, marketing, and leadership because information presented in triads is easier to process and recall.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triad
trio
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Exhibitions on display for Free Week This season, the museum features a trio of compelling solo exhibitions, each showcasing distinct cultural voices.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella also posed for photos by a trio of towering ice sculptures, designed to look like the number 20, a ship's steering wheel and an under-the-sea scene featuring a sea horse and turtle.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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“Triad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triad. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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