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as in handful
a small number
there are only a couple of errors in the computer program
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as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a couple of socks
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as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
at Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers couple to form the Ohio
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
if you couple the two extension cords, the connection should be long enough to reach the next room
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Recent Examples of couple
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Joel Coen’s last solo feature as director was The Tragedy of Macbeth with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the power-hungry Scottish couple.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Trump can couple his threats with inducements, including promises to invest in Iran and lift sanctions.
—Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For many couples, moving in together marks a major relationship milestone but as one man quickly discovered, his girlfriend and her cats come as a package deal.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Joel Coen’s last solo feature as director was The Tragedy of Macbeth with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the power-hungry Scottish couple.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Verb
But, after marrying and divorcing others in the intervening years, the pair coupled up again in 2021, to the shock and delight of fans everywhere.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Trump can couple his threats with inducements, including promises to invest in Iran and lift sanctions.
—Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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The previous period, One Thing at a Time infiltrated the chart with 36 smashes, and only a handful of them fell away after a few days.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But again, a handful of airports have earlier requirements.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Two Israeli embassy staffers were killed by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 21, as the pair left an evening event at the Capital Jewish Museum a little over a mile from the White House.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Sizes are limited, so don’t wait too long to snatch up a pair of these gorgeous leather wedges.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Recognizing this reality, Mexico has developed an innovative consular model that combines diplomacy, a humanitarian approach and direct action for the benefit of its population abroad.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Photo by Eric Lucero Most Popular Denver’s Inside Stories combines the capabilities of a large design firm with the hands-on approach of a smaller studio, giving clients the best of both worlds.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Uptown Charlotte 7) Artwork: Luminous Lane murals Location: 100 E. 4th St., Charlotte Bursting with colorful murals, Luminous Lane connects 3rd street to 4th street, between College and Tryon Streets in uptown.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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After seeing how well their first location in Greensboro was received, the duo decided to open a second location in Charlotte.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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The duo have quickly forged one of the most formidable partnerships in the Premier League.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Verb
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By integrating artificial intelligence, computer vision and data analytics, driverless tractors can conduct soil tests, optimize seed selection, execute precise planting, and create detailed field maps—redefining what’s possible in agriculture.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The momentum was beginning to turn and seven minutes later Sunderland strung a series of passes together that scythed through the Sheffield United midfield, allowing Mayenda to find the back of the net.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The Pacers got hot from 3 and were able to string enough stops together to force overtime behind a Haliburton prayer in regulation.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The coastal rail linking Orange and San Diego counties is expected to resume service next month after crews spent nearly six weeks reinforcing tracks that were subject to landslides and coastal erosion.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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At least eight cruise passengers were among those sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers from a Florida grower, according to a Friday update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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