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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
Abby Monteil, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
Whether couples are dancing to a silky smooth R&B ballad or an upbeat groove, the rhythm continues on with each dance move of the dance.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The resort is home to 273 deluxe guest rooms and suites and is great for couples, families, and even their pets.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Which couples are still together on 'Love is Blind' Season 9?
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
Which couples are still together in 'Love is Blind' Season 9?
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Although 256 individuals, couples, or families have signed The Giving Pledge as of August, The Institute for Policy Studies found wealth is still being accumulated faster than it’s being given away.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Seats for this inaugural journey are limited to just 29 couples (single occupancy available).
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
From viral hits to iconic music legends, the remaining couples will dance through a variety of creative challenges, culminating in the finale.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Payal Dhar, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2021
Noun
However, the rights that these certificates grant are not equal to the rights afforded to straight couples.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
Whether couples are dancing to a silky smooth R&B ballad or an upbeat groove, the rhythm continues on with each dance move of the dance.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The resort is home to 273 deluxe guest rooms and suites and is great for couples, families, and even their pets.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Which couples are still together on 'Love is Blind' Season 9?
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
Which couples are still together in 'Love is Blind' Season 9?
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Although 256 individuals, couples, or families have signed The Giving Pledge as of August, The Institute for Policy Studies found wealth is still being accumulated faster than it’s being given away.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Seats for this inaugural journey are limited to just 29 couples (single occupancy available).
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
From viral hits to iconic music legends, the remaining couples will dance through a variety of creative challenges, culminating in the finale.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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Top the crust with a few handfuls of pecan halves, pour the filling on top, then drizzle with molasses.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Looking for a pair of shoes that can handle the gym, your daily walks, and everything in between?—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Around 100 pairs were found abandoned on the roof, perhaps due to the thieves being frightened away, Sheriff John Budensiek said at the news conference.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The song combines love at first sight, drugs, and death.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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The derelict Toronto Postal Service Centre, now Scotiabank Arena, was on the eastern end of Bremner Boulevard, the street that connects the two buildings.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The new strategy connects water goals to the denim giant’s 2024 Climate Action Transition Plan, which aligns the company’ business plans with its climate commitments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Officials at the Water Reclamation Authority are pursuing new goals after the utility was officially released last year from a pair of longstanding legal agreements that required the utility to address sewer overflows, leading to major investments across the system.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her final touch included a pair of black open-toed pumps.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cybersigilism is a style of tattooing that fuses ancient symbolism with futuristic aesthetics.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a poor teen who makes a contract that fuses his body with that of Pochita, the dog-like Chainsaw Devil, granting him the power to transform parts of his body into chainsaws.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The series also links Gein — who confessed to killing two women, robbing countless graves and making items of the body parts of his victims — to both the sensation about true crime stories and to many horror films that featured over-the-top killers.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The pelvic floor also relates to the lower back, the abdominal wall and the diaphragm which links to breathing.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That mix of fruits and vegetables gives your body a wider range of vitamins, minerals, and protective plant compounds that support overall health and may lower cancer risk.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Over the long run, transparency compounds into trust, and trust is the foundation of any enduring business.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Couples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couples. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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