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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
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 May 2026
And so a couple years ago, a company based here in the Pacific Northwest called Wilderton opened the first non-alcoholic distillery and tasting room in the nation in Hood River.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the love stories that do make it to the big screen still generally follow broad, conventional strokes, capturing the bliss of coupling up or the blues of falling apart.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
What to expect For 2026, the standard deduction is $32,200 for married couples filing jointly and $16,100 for single filers.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 May 2026
And so a couple years ago, a company based here in the Pacific Northwest called Wilderton opened the first non-alcoholic distillery and tasting room in the nation in Hood River.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Verb
Wilson's ex, Ciara Miller, was Batula's close friend on the Bravo reality show, prompting many fans to criticize her for coupling up with their co-star.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the love stories that do make it to the big screen still generally follow broad, conventional strokes, capturing the bliss of coupling up or the blues of falling apart.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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The difference comes down to a handful of low-effort tweaks and a few very specific travel accessories that do the heavy lifting.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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There have been a handful of artists who have been working for years, if not decades, who have landed on the tally, and one of the most successful stars to bridge these styles is playing catch up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The Mayor, after arriving with his chief of staff and first deputy mayor, zipped off a pair of ankle boots and joined the men on the floor.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Amid aspersions and attack ads, the pair nearly came to blows at a community debate.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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In the regular season, Pannek, Taylor Heise, Grace Zumwinkle, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Britta Curl-Salemme combined for 65 goals — more than Toronto, New York and Seattle scored all season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
12 May 2026
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In addition to food and beverage programming, this year’s edition will also incorporate art, literature, music, fashion, photography, craftsmanship, wellness, sustainability and technology, reflecting the many ways gastronomy connects with broader creative disciplines.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Bose Smart Soundbar ($549) connects to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($299) for immersive, surround-sound-like audio.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Thus was born one of rock’s most dynamic duos, soon to be joined by Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Ian Stewart, the last a piano player pushed off the band’s official roster because of his looks.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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Murphy pitched the project to the writing duo with about 20 pages of handwritten ideas.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Concerns about artificial intelligence replacing human workers have simmered over the past year as companies slash headcounts, AI models grow more capable of office work and businesses integrate AI more deeply into their operations.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 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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Three deaths have also been linked to the outbreak.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Prominent political figures include House Speaker Mike Johnson (a Southern Baptist); Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (who worships in churches linked to the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches); and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (a Catholic).—
Yonat Shimron,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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