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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
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
While the focus is on helping singles find their match, couples are welcome to enjoy the festivities and help support their single friends.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
To improve cooling performance tenfold, Corintis is betting on a future where cooling is tightly coupled as an integral part of the chip itself—the microfluidic cooling channels will be etched directly inside the microprocessor package rather than on cold plates on the perimeter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The superintendent of the Gilroy Unified School District confirmed that one of the couple’s children attends Las Animas Elementary, and their other child attends another district school located about three miles away.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
While the focus is on helping singles find their match, couples are welcome to enjoy the festivities and help support their single friends.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Winston suggests coupling actions with a strong mental approach—a mindfulness perspective— to help one with loneliness feelings.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
To improve cooling performance tenfold, Corintis is betting on a future where cooling is tightly coupled as an integral part of the chip itself—the microfluidic cooling channels will be etched directly inside the microprocessor package rather than on cold plates on the perimeter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
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That began to change in 2014 when a handful of community colleges were given permission to do so in a pilot program.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Comparing a handful of European countries of similar sizes and populations with drastically different work schedules demonstrates this pattern well.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The head of the Federal Transit Administration is coming to Charlotte after the city’s transit system spent much of 2025 in the spotlight for a pair of violent incidents.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This cave-aged, cow’s milk cheese is described as combining a smooth creaminess with a bold, cheddary tang.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Darcy Kuemper played nearly a period before sustaining an injury and giving way to Anton Forsberg, combining for 33 saves.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sacagawea is connected to the Lewis and Clark expedition as a translator and helper in navigating Native American communities and spaces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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As a search and knowledge management tool, Dash connects to tools, understands your work, and surfaces context and answers to keep projects moving.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Noem and Lewandowski view Scott as a threat to their success atop the 260,000-person department because Scott, a federal agent of three decades, has voiced concerns about the approach the duo has taken to enforce immigration laws.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bryan Blake scored 17 points for the Tritons and the bench duo of Tyson Christensen and Tyson Stowell contributed to San Clemente’s comeback bid in the fourth quarter.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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The steering wheel is integrated directly with the Tensor Robocar autonomous driving system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Serenity Pants fall under $90 and are an easy way to integrate this rich color into your wardrobe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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There are red vinyl barstools, and there are Christmas lights strung from the ceiling.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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The town’s top accommodations are strung like beads along the rocky crescent shore.—
Nora Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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On April 8, police carried out a search warrant at the address linked to Davila and the 14-year-old on Margaret Street between Hazelwood and Germain streets.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even with adequate icebreakers, the price to build and maintain mining or defensive facilities — like those envisioned in the yet-unfunded $175-billion Golden Dome missile defense network linking detectors and interceptors in space and on the ground — would be enormous.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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