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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
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Its success inspired a US version to be made in 2010 starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee as the couple of solitary teenagers – one a vampire – who strike up an unlikely but soothing friendship.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 10 May 2025
Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025
While the idea of being coupled up by one's thirties is frequently glorified online, Pat, who works in a corporate job, wants to focus on herself.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The couple went on their first local chase a year after getting married, during the Rochelle-Fairdale tornado of 2015.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Its success inspired a US version to be made in 2010 starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee as the couple of solitary teenagers – one a vampire – who strike up an unlikely but soothing friendship.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 10 May 2025
Verb
Trump can couple his threats with inducements, including promises to invest in Iran and lift sanctions.
—Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025
While the idea of being coupled up by one's thirties is frequently glorified online, Pat, who works in a corporate job, wants to focus on herself.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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The role earned him one Emmy and a handful of nominations, however, he's admitted that not every episode was award-worthy.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Over the years, Carter has also delivered a handful of projects on his own, which have been met with middling commercial success.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Charlotte won the first two games of the series at Providence but the Bruins returned the favor with a pair of rallies in 3-2 victories.—
Richard Walker,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2025
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Hudson could be seen walking through the hotel in a pair of glitzy outfits amid the event's morning rehearsals and corresponding interviews.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Cute, kitschy items are a staple of East Asian culture, and Asian discount stores like Miniso and Daiso, which combined have hundreds of locations in the US, sell highly coveted blind box toys for under $5.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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No duo combined for more goals than Poulin and Stacey during the regular season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The true differentiator is range, the ability to connect the dots, see the big picture and align to a greater purpose.—
Nibedita Baral,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Mellencamp's new ink is a simple line down her spine that reads a special message that connects to her dad, John Mellencamp.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Take the story of a mother and daughter duo who started with a folding table and buckets of blooms for sale from the local farmer’s market in Detroit.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Bindi shared a series of snaps, alternating between photos of the family of three, individual shots of the 4-year-old and an image of the mother-daughter duo.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Leveraging Technology And Proactive Planning Businesses should consider integrating technology and proactive planning as core strategies within PPP frameworks.—
Peter Ross,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Munoz struck a braided cable strung between a fence post and a traffic bollard around 4:30 p.m. local time.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In one courtyard shop, a young woman with fast fingers strung jade bracelets for us with our Chinese names.—
Bonnie Tsui,
AFAR Media,
6 May 2025
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All of the foods on the above list were linked to some sort of recall or outbreak in 2024.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Jones and Marchand are linked by something beyond All-Star pedigree, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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