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as in handfuls
a small number
there are only a couple of errors in the computer program
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as in pairs
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a couple of socks
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as in combines
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 connects
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 couples
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
The infinity pool suspended on the roof of The Link is dotted with pool-chic couples enjoying the DJ’s relaxed tunes and views out towards the Burj Khalifa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Those figures are based on his tax bracket for married couples filing jointly.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger will be subject to the federal income tax, which is 37% for married couples filing jointly with incomes greater than $768,700, and FICA (Social Security/Medicare).
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026
Brindamour has also offered her photography talents or signature photo booth as a gift for couples.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Excessive solitary masturbation decreases intimacy between couples in long-distance relationships.
—Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
The California Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2026 would indefinitely extend an existing tax on couples who make above $680,000 and individuals who make above $340,000 that’s currently set to expire in 2030.
—Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
One of the things that always seems to cause trouble for celebrity couples is spending so much time apart.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Much less attention is paid to the It couples whose love stories dominated headlines at the turn of the 20th century, however.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 May 2026
McKenzie was even more ahead of the pack in the Traditional style, which couples each lifter’s best bench press with their clean-and-jerk mark.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
The seven Harry Potter books are canon; fan fiction that couples Hermione and Malfoy is not.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The first, is to use large-scale solar energy as in the form of agrivoltaics that couples large scale solar farms with an increase in agricultural products.
—Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Boston Dynamics couples perception (IMUs, cameras, possibly LiDAR) with these controllers to enable rapid reflexive responses.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Their recent paper describes the Movement Reshaping (MR) Exosuit, which, rather than augmenting any part of the human body, couples the motion of one joint to lock or unlock the motion of another joint.
—Payal Dhar, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2021
Noun
That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
The infinity pool suspended on the roof of The Link is dotted with pool-chic couples enjoying the DJ’s relaxed tunes and views out towards the Burj Khalifa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Those figures are based on his tax bracket for married couples filing jointly.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger will be subject to the federal income tax, which is 37% for married couples filing jointly with incomes greater than $768,700, and FICA (Social Security/Medicare).
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026
Brindamour has also offered her photography talents or signature photo booth as a gift for couples.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Excessive solitary masturbation decreases intimacy between couples in long-distance relationships.
—Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
The California Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2026 would indefinitely extend an existing tax on couples who make above $680,000 and individuals who make above $340,000 that’s currently set to expire in 2030.
—Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
One of the things that always seems to cause trouble for celebrity couples is spending so much time apart.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Verb
By deploying an aggressive, multifront strategy that couples strong law enforcement interdiction with a revolutionary model of public healthcare, Florida is proving to the nation that the war on fentanyl can be won.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Much less attention is paid to the It couples whose love stories dominated headlines at the turn of the 20th century, however.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 May 2026
McKenzie was even more ahead of the pack in the Traditional style, which couples each lifter’s best bench press with their clean-and-jerk mark.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
The seven Harry Potter books are canon; fan fiction that couples Hermione and Malfoy is not.
—Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The first, is to use large-scale solar energy as in the form of agrivoltaics that couples large scale solar farms with an increase in agricultural products.
—Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Boston Dynamics couples perception (IMUs, cameras, possibly LiDAR) with these controllers to enable rapid reflexive responses.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Their recent paper describes the Movement Reshaping (MR) Exosuit, which, rather than augmenting any part of the human body, couples the motion of one joint to lock or unlock the motion of another joint.
—Payal Dhar, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couples
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Peter Zenk Residents in Waite Park were picking up handfuls of hail after storms moved through the Stearns County community.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Almost 90 years ago, the fight against polio inspired schoolchildren to send handfuls of coins to the White House – and the March of Dimes helped defeat polio.—
Audrey Boone Tillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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Armed with a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets went with an inside-outside approach.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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The 6,845-yard (and always highly rated on a national level) Links/Quarry combination at Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey combines sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the perch above, on the opening six holes.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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According to the company, the interceptor combines multiple guidance methods to ensure effectiveness in contested environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Ortatepe said that the restaurant’s myriad influences — Greek, Turkish, Anatolian, Levantine — mesh with creating a space where culture connects guests.—
Connie Ogle
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Once a device connects your brain signals to outside technology, the privacy stakes change fast.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Seshadri added that the interface fuses imagery and voice into a single conversation, allowing users to start with a broad request – such as finding something to watch with family on a Friday evening – and narrow it down to a specific, personalized recommendation.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Here in British Columbia, for example, your provincial digital ID already links not only vaccination records, but also driver’s licenses, health data, education, land titles, property records, benefits, vehicle registration, insurance, permits, court records and business registrations.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Speculation frequently links the New Jersey native to the Philadelphia Phillies.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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In a business where the quality of every decision compounds across an entire production, this is game-changing.—
Diana Sabb,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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If intelligence compounds as Nadella predicts, this time there will be a real first-mover advantage that didn’t exist in the internet era.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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“Couples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couples. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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