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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm trying to couch this delicately: I don't think we should date anymore
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as in crouching
to lie low with the limbs close to the body
I couched behind the partition so as to avoid an awkward situation with my ex
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Recent Examples of couching
After about half an hour of couching his fears in technical language and cautious caveats, the OpenAI CEO finally did.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couching
Verb
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Earnings calls are typically a masterclass in how to get away with saying as little as possible.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Anfernee laughed while saying his mom was his savior in such situations.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the nearly two-minute preview, fans get a glimpse at how present her now-fiancé was behind the scenes, at one point crouching underneath the stage and grinning wide as the pop star bends down and kisses him on the cheek.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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In Davao City, firefighters were filmed crouching on the ground outside their station, as sirens blared.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch's ejection for his role in a postgame brawl during Sunday night's game in Kansas City has become a hot button topic for NFL and Lions fans ever since, with Lions players Alim McNeill and Dan Skipper expressing their anger in recent days.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The ballad reflects on a chance meeting with an ex after a breakup and serves as a rare apology from the singer, expressing regret for a relationship that ended too soon.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Groups of lawmakers have been huddling on the Senate floor and in hallways around the chamber working to craft a compromise to reopen government and extend the expiring health care tax credits and subsidies.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Huskies were huddling throughout the game but strategically sprinting to the line of scrimmage and snapping the ball quickly to catch the Buckeyes off-guard.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last week in Chicago, federal agents descended in a Blackhawk to clear out an entire apt complex, dragging children out of their beds and zip-tying residents for hours without articulating any probable cause.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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In business, this looks like clearly articulating your value proposition, financial parameters and client expectations.—
Mike Ott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Falcons head coach Raheem Morris also commented on the situation, stating the team is heading towards becoming a constant playoff factor.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Several fans assumed Jenner was the main vocalist, though Jenner shut down the rumors via Snapchat, stating that she was not involved in the music.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blooming Jelly Tie-Front Long-Sleeve Blouse Blooming Jelly’s flirty blouse makes putting together a business casual look breezy with its polished V-neck collar, button-cuff sleeves, satin fabric, and charming front ties.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spencer and Wragg then tried to flip the house by putting it on the market for nearly $250,000, the complaint says.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Couching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couching. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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