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fews

noun

plural of few
as in handfuls
a small number a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable

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  1. handfuls
  2. couples
Noun
  • Her supporters flooded the comments section on handfuls of posts from TikTok to Instagram.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Not only would the ’70s see a precipitous rise of in the number of Hollywood sequels, but any film that managed to cut through the zeitgeist gave birth to handfuls of quick, formulaic, often cheaply made, copycats.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of handfuls
Noun
  • These will continue to be the entry point for most couples, and the evidence supports them.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Before couples give up and split into separate rooms, a growing lineup of snoring solutions is trying to keep both people in the same bed and both people actually asleep.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of couples
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“Fews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fews. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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