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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
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The former couple settled the suit for $20 million a day later, but dozens of lawsuits from other people claiming similar misdeeds soon followed.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Bob, hitting his 40th birthday and missing his deceased father, has a one-night stand that throws Marcus into emotional turmoil and sends them to couple’s therapy.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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Noun
Many couples discussed generosity as one of their core relationship values, and giving selflessly to their partners and offering assistance to each other when feeling out of balance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The former couple settled the suit for $20 million a day later, but dozens of lawsuits from other people claiming similar misdeeds soon followed.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Verb
Episode 12 became the most anticipated of the season thus far, after America had the opportunity to pair the three latest bombshells with other islanders who were coupled up and had already built strong connections with their current partner.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Bob, hitting his 40th birthday and missing his deceased father, has a one-night stand that throws Marcus into emotional turmoil and sends them to couple’s therapy.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
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The Trump administration has already charged a handful of defendants with terrorism offenses since designating CJNG and seven other Latin American crime organizations as FTOs in February.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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However, Barco’s HDR format is only available in a handful of US theaters, but, as per its recent announcement, 25 more are on their way by the end of the year.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Caine described the work of a pair of officers at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency who intensively studied the Fordow facility for more than 15 years and designed the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-buster bombs to destroy it.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The company plans to double the pairs available in the coming seasons and sneakers remain the most important category in Nike’s business, although apparel is growing and represented about 28% of Nike brand revenue in its last fiscal year.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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The virus has mutated substantially on the mainland, on the other side of the causeway connecting the humans’ new island home.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 June 2025
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Rosner explains, citing the research of forest-ecologist Suzanne Simard, that trees are connected to one another via proximity, of course, but also through their underground root systems, where chemical substances are exchanged.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The duo's romance began after her divorce from NFL legend Tom Brady in 2022.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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The track earned the duo a Grammy win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, intertwining their Nashville and Houston roots into a twangy ode to rebellion and that ride-or-die love.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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Ah Loo strung individual white dovetail shells into a cape-like shape reminiscent of Hawaiian ʻahu ʻula — a feather cloak worn by ancient Hawaiian royalty, according to Vogue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Maitre, with Brother Benno’s, said having the app instantly tell you that nothing’s available was nonetheless better than stringing people along for hours or days.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2025
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While the managerial and cognitive aspects (like planning appointments or remembering milestones) had some upsides, the emotional family load was linked to greater exhaustion, sleep disturbances, family conflict and lower life satisfaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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According to Reuters, the base was placed on high alert, and the threat was linked to the possibility of an Iranian missile attack in response to the U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities on Saturday night.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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