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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
Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
Antiques may benefit from a layer of paste wax every couple of years to help protect the surface.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 May 2026
In practice, this means Halloway’s cars are physically coupled to the same trains as Amtrak’s standard coaches and sleepers.
—AFAR Media, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In an Instagram video that has nearly 30 million views, a couple claims to save hundreds of dollars simply by booking a flight on a library computer.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
Antiques may benefit from a layer of paste wax every couple of years to help protect the surface.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Verb
The House floor was frozen for more than a day as leaders and rebels hashed out complicated deals on amendment votes and coupling special interest bills with larger must-pass items.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 1 May 2026
In practice, this means Halloway’s cars are physically coupled to the same trains as Amtrak’s standard coaches and sleepers.
—AFAR Media, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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After weeks of scratching and clawing just to get a handful of runs across the plate, the Red Sox burst out of the gate Friday with one of their most productive offensive innings in ages.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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In that three-way race, a handful of special interests have now put more than $1 million into various efforts to elect businessman Tim Gaspar.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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The pair, who were at Molineux when Wolverhampton Wanderers returned to the Premier League in August 2018, were back almost eight years later, as the stadium said farewell to the top flight.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The pair are also accused of stealing four vehicles over the course of the shooting incident.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The Genius Group was Goldschmied’s dream coming true, combining his deep human personality and sympathetic spirit to share ideas and projects all while supporting the young and emerging talent.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Never combine vinegar with chemicals or cleaners like bleach or ammonia because the combination can create toxic fumes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper warns that a massive fish kill stretching at least 20 miles has occurred on the Chattahoochee River near the city of Atlanta, likely connected to heavy rains that caused flooding this week.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
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Caltrans has also been building a bike and pedestrian path alongside the northbound span to connect the American River Parkway with Sacramento city trails.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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The duo is perfect for making a bold entrance at your next Saturday night on the town or a post-work happy hour—especially when paired with shimmering sandals and equally bold jewelry.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
20 May 2026
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While a deal isn’t done, sources tell Deadline that Damon is in talks to star in the untitled event film from Everything Everywhere All At Once duo Daniels, aka Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Either way, Czernowin forges a logic that integrates disparate, unpredictable events.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Those tests collected data that are being integrated into the SkyFall mission team's design specifications, according to the same statement.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 May 2026
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Just as was happening in the first week of the season, the Padres are simply not stringing enough good at-bats together.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The island has deep historical roots tied to Blackbeard, centuries-old landmarks, and a rare local accent linked to Elizabethan English.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BODY CLOCK — Sleeping outside certain hour range linked to accelerated aging and mortality.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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