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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
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Written for the screen by Eric Randall, the feature adaptation is steeped in Bollywood references, including an awkward Groff singalong in the street, a big wedding dance number and a sweet tribute to Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, a 1995 romantic-comedy that links the couple.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Tatiana Firsova, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Overcoming these hurdles requires a strategic blend of agile frameworks tailored to each organization’s unique needs, coupled also with a commitment to modernizing all angles of the organization with continuous learning and adaptation.
—Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Manly said the couple believed they were allowed to market and sell some of their weeks to third parties.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Written for the screen by Eric Randall, the feature adaptation is steeped in Bollywood references, including an awkward Groff singalong in the street, a big wedding dance number and a sweet tribute to Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, a 1995 romantic-comedy that links the couple.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Die Linke coupled those calls with an aggressive social media outreach and party-like atmospheres at its rallies.
—Tatiana Firsova, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Overcoming these hurdles requires a strategic blend of agile frameworks tailored to each organization’s unique needs, coupled also with a commitment to modernizing all angles of the organization with continuous learning and adaptation.
—Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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Nabulsi’s inter-generational drama is carefully composed, though the movie’s other subplots (concerning its handful of American and British characters) tend to be more stilted.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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These shares are only bettered by a handful of players across the league.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Citizen Bull: Last year’s juvenile champion, the leader of the Bob Baffert pair in this race, has only started once at three.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The sheriff's office added to PEOPLE that the pair were from the Dominican Republic.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In his view, this can offer a better way to increase buy-in and engagement, and can be more rewarding as well for leaders who can connect to employees but still maintain boundaries.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The duo have teamed with Smartless Media, the company founded by Smartless hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, and SiriusXM for a new podcast – Staying Alive.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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When host Andy Cohen asked the duo about the exit of castmate Garcelle Beauvais, their silence – and then catty answers – drew backlash from fans.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The exhibition will also shine a light on Asawa’s public artworks, including in San Francisco’s Union Square, Embarcadero and Japantown that are not widely known outside the city, and on her fierce advocacy for integrating art into the city’s public schools.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The good news for the Suns is that Durant is still here and destroying teams, and Phoenix is finally stringing wins together, including notable ones against winning teams like the Cavaliers and Bucks. Josh Giddey and the Bulls are on an improbable roll.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Theirs sits on the ground, just bare bulbs screwed into the ends of copper piping strung with wires, powering through a wondrous cycle of dimming and illumination, conjuring electricity’s arrival to the Marble Palace long ago.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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As head of the nation's public health agencies, Kennedy's aides have asked federal health officials to reopen research into whether vaccines are linked to autism.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Exposure to bad air in utero is associated with a higher risk of autism, and exposure in childhood has been linked to behavioral and cognitive problems, including lower IQ.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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