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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
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The couple was last photographed together on March 28, 2024, at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Jennie will couple her latest project with The Ruby Experience, a three-city show run with performances by Kali Uchis, Dua Lipa, and Doechii.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Ani remains resistant to the annulment, and Toros' attempt to initiate it is rejected by the court since the couple was married in Nevada, not New York.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The couple was last photographed together on March 28, 2024, at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
For such a force to succeed, the international community must couple these capabilities with more permissive rules of engagement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Jennie will couple her latest project with The Ruby Experience, a three-city show run with performances by Kali Uchis, Dua Lipa, and Doechii.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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There aren’t many places to sit, save for a few folding chairs and tables here and there; only a handful of the home’s six bedrooms have mattresses in them propped up against walls.—
Paula Mejía,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Paris has mastered a handful of signature cuts — think French bobs, effortlessly perfect fringes, and long, layered styles.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
refinery29.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Petrescu, the brothers’ spokesperson, would not comment on who paid for the flight, or where the pair are planning on travelling to next.—
Amy Croffey,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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In an hour or so, the pair is due at the theater for a meeting with the play’s director, Broadway veteran Kenny Leon, who staged a revival of Our Town at the Barrymore just last fall.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The 10 titles in the week’s overall Nielsen rankings combined for 9.27 billion minutes of viewing, down from 10.87 billion a week earlier (a decline of about 15 percent).—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the on-site restaurant, Shola (in House No. 2), seasonal ingredients sourced in the hills and valleys around Karuizawa are stitched into wildly creative dishes that combine Japanese and French cooking methods.—
Brandon Presser,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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But state workers like David Haug who already are in offices twice a week aren’t convinced two more days in person would present substantial opportunities to connect with colleagues.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Thinking Game event was the second meeting of IRL Movie Club, a nationwide initiative to connect independent film communities through in-person screenings and conversations.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Lou is one-half of the architect duo behind Good Hot, the sauna operation in Richmond, CA.—
Sylvie Florman,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pictures showed the duo soaking up the moment in Hawaii, where the rapper was present kicking off the inaugural Hawaii Fest.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cars everywhere were ablaze, and a dome of embers arced above the avenue like festival lights strung above streets in Little Italy.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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After a while, the building’s owner strung a chain out front to deter trespassers — to no avail.—
Brittany Loggins,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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The decision comes after a meeting with the Big Three automakers—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—which a senior administration official linked to the president's decision.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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After setting up a business account on Pinterest, consider creating pins that showcase and link to your online store’s products or services.—
Enoch Omololu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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