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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
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The couple got married on March 23, 1985, in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Trump then coupled the antisemitism charges with a new enemy, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, threatening universities with billions of dollars of cuts in federal programs.
—Sandy Tolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
On the second day of their visit, the outlet shared that the couple would spend time with local schoolchildren for outdoor learning.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The couple got married on March 23, 1985, in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Notably absent from the main cast is Kordell Beckham, the other Season 6 winner, who was coupled up with Serena.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Trump then coupled the antisemitism charges with a new enemy, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, threatening universities with billions of dollars of cuts in federal programs.
—Sandy Tolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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Horses aren’t unaccustomed to starting gates, but Derby horses are only 3 years old; many have only raced a handful of times.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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There is still a handful of those in operation in Hong Kong and Japan.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the men’s collection reimagines the brand’s iconic silhouettes — the 502 Taper, 555 Relaxed Straight, and the classic 505 Regular —the original zip fly created in 1976 — beloved for its versatile straight leg that flatters all body types and pairs with just about anything.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Cowboys restocked at receiver with Marshall’s 2024 leading receiver, Christian Fitzpatrick, and a pair of Division II stars: Cam Abshire (Emory & Henry) and Terrill Davis (Central Oklahoma).—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Heiss felt toward the relationship between them a kind of atavistic idealism, which connected the experience to relationships between the Greek erastes and eromenos.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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This delivery and presence is wholly original but feels connected to this history and craft of standup.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The duo are spotted walking together on a rainy day in NYC.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Matthews and Marner are certainly strong defensively in their own right, just not to the level of Florida’s Selke finalist duo.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Google's decision to integrate the service with Gmail led to a litany of privacy issues that landed the company in court.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since even the 1981 movie’s most laudatory reviews suggested Alda had shot several episodes of television and strung them together, the switch in mediums is an easy fit.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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Ukraine has accused Putin of hiding his intention to continue the war, and of stringing Trump along on a peace deal.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Medical experts have said for years there is no evidence linking vaccines to autism, but a new poll has found that a growing number of Americans, particularly those who support President Trump, disagree.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the first instance, group chat invites were hijacked to link attacker devices to target accounts.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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