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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
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
There are still a couple of questions to be answered though even as construction commences on the 67,500-capacity facility, which will be next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of downtown Cleveland.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
These atomic structures serve as stable quantum bits (qubits), which can store and process quantum information and couple it to light particles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Mortensen presently has custody of the couple’s son.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
There are still a couple of questions to be answered though even as construction commences on the 67,500-capacity facility, which will be next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of downtown Cleveland.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Verb
Contestants are eliminated when no one chooses to couple up with them during a customary re-coupling ceremony.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
These atomic structures serve as stable quantum bits (qubits), which can store and process quantum information and couple it to light particles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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Osvaldo displayed a handful of shiny quarters.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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The Blue Demons are set to return Layden Blocker and Kruz McClure, while adding center Magoon Gwath from San Diego State and a handful of mid-major guards after losing leading duo CJ Gunn and NJ Benson.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Seeking offense, New York plans to designate Tommy Pham for assignment and has agreed to a major league contract with Austin Slater, a pair of people familiar with the move said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decisions were not announced.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The number could carry some sticker shock because of the rising cap, but Edvinsson is already a good top-pair defenseman who is only getting better.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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All these factors combined lead to more walks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio connects with Jupiter through your 11th House of Friends, making support and collaboration easier to access.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Innovation will be driven by systems that connect people, businesses, and markets with greater efficiency.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The duo had been teammates on LSU’s Elite Eight team in 2023-24, and Van Lith credits Reese for helping her ease into the WNBA.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Twin sisters Jordan and Jaedyn Gomez, playing for Boone, lost their second round individual bracket doubles match 6-0, 6-0 against Doral Academy’s top seeded duo of Payton Seidle-Lubowitz and Stefany Zamora.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Stash extra blankets and pillows in the pull-out drawers, and arrange display books or decor on the shelves integrated into the armrests.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Detroit will still evaluate and integrate its rookie class, just without the additional minicamp that has typically taken place shortly after the draft.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 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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In the field behind the station, the Threatts set up tables with benches under a canopy of lights strung between trees.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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But what really linked these two bubbly, charming, and super-fun Late Night appearances was a brave commitment to prop comedy.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Orland Park police said that with the assistance of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force and the Cook County Sheriff’s Department, investigators gathered evidence linking Ibrahim Kassem to the homicide.—
Daily Southtown,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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