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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
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Lauren Jauregui’s journey on Dancing with the Stars came to an end Tuesday night, as the final three couples—Andy and Emma, Lauren and Brandon, Elaine and Alan—awaited their fate.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
And royal couples—from Kate Middleton and Prince William, to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are no longer working royal can attest that this is pretty much the name of the game.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
Scientists have created human eggs containing genes from adult skin cells, a step that someday could help women who are infertile or gay couples have babies with their own genes but would also raise difficult ethical, social and legal issues.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
One of the most unexpected celeb couples in 2022 was Taye Diggs and TV personality Apryl Jones.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Both couples have gone on to start families of their own.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Payal Dhar, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2021
Noun
The kiss cam focused not on the attendees, but on couples plucked from Netflix’s various reality dating shows.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Lauren Jauregui’s journey on Dancing with the Stars came to an end Tuesday night, as the final three couples—Andy and Emma, Lauren and Brandon, Elaine and Alan—awaited their fate.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
And royal couples—from Kate Middleton and Prince William, to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are no longer working royal can attest that this is pretty much the name of the game.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
Scientists have created human eggs containing genes from adult skin cells, a step that someday could help women who are infertile or gay couples have babies with their own genes but would also raise difficult ethical, social and legal issues.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
One of the most unexpected celeb couples in 2022 was Taye Diggs and TV personality Apryl Jones.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Both couples have gone on to start families of their own.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 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
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While throwing handfuls of laundry into the machine is fine for a basic load of whites, large or delicate items like comforters require a bit of TLC.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Cafe Lux employees have had to hide the cards – normally in a stack at the maître d’ stand — lest patrons take handfuls.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The pair of shootings came just a day after police Chief Matt Giordano released a public statement addressing recent shootings by officers.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anyone will also be able to visit the center to get an eye exam or buy a new pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses at its retail store, according to Vandana Pathak, UHealth’s assistant vice president for ambulatory services.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The foot bone connects to the leg bone, the leg bone connects to the hip bone, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team across the Causeway — the highway viaduct that connects Yolo County and Sacramento — would be the Sacramento State Hornets.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the pair of drivers raced hard, even making contact on the last lap, the incident allowed Elliott to overtake them in no time.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The monochromatic buttons and cohesive shade pair beautifully with suede ballet flats, giving you that chic, coordinated vibe without trying too hard.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Navy’s signature system fuses the best missile technology available into a modern weapon.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Reparto is rooted in timba, a classic Cuban sound that exploded in the Nineties and fuses Cuban son, salsa, funk, Afro-Cuban folkloric music, and jazz into an improvisational hybrid.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And that then links to their view of what they’re justified doing in response to the grievances.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Following Kirk’s death, some speculated that his killer Tyler Robinson may have been exposed to these subcultures, but no credible evidence links him to the Groypers.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The chemicals and compounds the discount retailer intends to eliminate encompasses the breadth of food manufacturing.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Bottom Line Along with their naturally sweet, refreshing taste, pears deliver fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that support overall health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Couples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couples. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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