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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
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding appears to be almost here, following their engagement last year, marking a new chapter in the couple's love story.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Local organizations can also couple energy aid with other housing and social services, including job training, for more holistic supports for struggling households and communities.
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Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Noun
The ending echoes the film’s opening, when viewers hear the couple laughing together while playing the piano during a happier chapter of their relationship.
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Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding appears to be almost here, following their engagement last year, marking a new chapter in the couple's love story.
—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Verb
After crashing the Love Island USA app to vote on which Islanders should couple up with new bombshells Sol Dean, Jen Terry, and Caleb McDaniel, viewers split Melanie Moreno, Corbin Mims, and Beatriz Hatz from their relationships, rendering them single and vulnerable inside the villa.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Local organizations can also couple energy aid with other housing and social services, including job training, for more holistic supports for struggling households and communities.
—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
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That surge in imports was led largely by a handful of major manufacturing hubs.
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After the first handful of knockout-stage matches, there are five African nations remaining.
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The Giants used three infield hits and two errors to score a pair of runs against Sale in the sixth inning, then Matt Chapman’s double set up Luis Arraez’s sacrifice fly in the seventh.
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Just as high school and college graduates hit the job market this summer, a research initiative has released a pair of Top 10 lists that rank the best employers for new grads seeking first jobs.
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Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.
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In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.
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The bronze medal, which the duo won in March, was Anderson and Chacon’s first together on the world tour.
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Rounding out the points were Racing Bulls’ duo of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, who scored ninth and 10th respectively.
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The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.
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The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
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Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout.
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From Louis through the book, and then his mother knows exactly how to string him along, when to give him love and when to take it away.
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Experts said brands everywhere are expected to scramble for a piece of the Swift wedding buzz, with many hoping to ride the cultural wave without ever being officially linked to the ceremony.
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The announcement also offers business owners a look at how link-in-bio tools are evolving.
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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