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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
Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Over the years, the couple has collected everything from museum-worthy artwork to headline-making superyachts, most notably the 282-foot Seven Seas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 12 June 2026
When the Islanders returned to the villa, Kayda decided to couple up with Zach and Gabriel chose Beatriz, each sealing their new connection with a kiss.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
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Noun
In addition to greeting visitors Friday as the center opened to the public for the first time, the couple also read to children gathered there.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Over the years, the couple has collected everything from museum-worthy artwork to headline-making superyachts, most notably the 282-foot Seven Seas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Verb
Following the June 9 episode, fans were allowed to decide who the three newest bombshells, each of whom is currently single, will couple up with.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 12 June 2026
When the Islanders returned to the villa, Kayda decided to couple up with Zach and Gabriel chose Beatriz, each sealing their new connection with a kiss.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
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An individual holds a handful of hail pellets in Waite Park, Minnesota, after storms rolled through on June 19, 2026.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The following are a handful of the most interesting and eye-opening revelations contained in the 2026 Emmys ballots.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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The pair say their grief journeys are not linear, requiring effort every day — sometimes just to get out of bed.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Halle Berry Halle Berry sported a pair of jeans and a flowy tank top to a private dinner hosted by Raising Cane's owner and founder, Todd Graves, at Alba in West Hollywood, following the World Cup match.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Tandoori Pizza is best known for combining classic Indian dishes, like tandoori chicken, malai paneer, curry chicken and chicken tikka and serving it on a pizza crust, the website showed.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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India is the primary engine of that growth, adding 366 million SVOD subscriptions across the decade – more than the rest of APAC ex-China combined – with the JioHotstar bundle driving a step-change in 2025.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Throughout the season, viewers see a musician struggling to connect.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Brand-new neighboring sister property Lopesan Splash Cove Resort, Spa, and Casino is also a great pick for big families, with family accommodations that include connecting rooms and two-bedroom suites.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The collection made the wait feel almost purposeful, as if absence sharpened the duo’s already exacting vision.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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As part of a three-fold reveal of Ghostface killers, Marlon and Shawn’s characters of Shorty and Ray are the last duo to unmask themselves, citing the aforementioned desire for revenge against the characters who appeared in Scary Movie films without the Wayans.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Verb
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When screens are incorporated, they're increasingly concealed within cabinetry, hidden behind artwork, or integrated more discreetly into the room.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Although some could end up performing non-rate-specific duties, many will be there to help modernize the ship, and literally obtain experience of how the systems are installed and integrated.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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West and Amanda could barely string two words together at the union.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Walking in the historic center of the city—where motorbikes flash by on narrow streets, laundry hangs from balconies, and giant pennants of the city’s team are strung high overhead—one witnesses several devotional Maradona tableaux.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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The persistent strikes mean that another bridge, linking Russian territory with Crimea across the Kerch Strait, is now an even more critical artery.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Artists interested in participating can submit an application through an interest form linked on her social media.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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