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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
Alison Herman, Variety, 10 July 2025
But much to the couple’s pride and relief, the crash didn’t pull the family apart.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 9 July 2025
Some of them have been married for decades, while others are coupled up with fellow actors who've made appearances on the show.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
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Noun
There’s a spiky, strange tenderness to their first encounter, which requires Felix to navigate around burn bandages that cover Jessica’s torso, and the couple’s casual mid-coitus banter testifies to their comfort with each other.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 10 July 2025
But much to the couple’s pride and relief, the crash didn’t pull the family apart.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Verb
These environmental concerns coupled Google's secrecy make Sugerman worry about how local neighbors can advocate for their communities.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 9 July 2025
Some of them have been married for decades, while others are coupled up with fellow actors who've made appearances on the show.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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Lisette Olivera was initially cast as a series regular last season to succeed Kane but left after a handful of episodes as Scola’s new partner Syd Ortiz.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Let’s review… ATTENDANCE Despite a handful of group stage games played in front of small crowds, the total attendance over the month was 2.49 million and the average attendance was 39,547.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates returned to MLS with a bang after their Club World Cup exit, winning 4-1 at Montreal with a pair of goals and an assist from the Argentine legend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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And a good pair can get pricey, which makes sales the optimal time to buy one.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The viral dystopic show, which centers around main character Gi-hun has delighted fans since its 2021 premiere, combining classic thriller elements with a deeper exploration of the human capacity for evil and the perils of an unequal society.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Art Jasmine Paco, Mt. Juliet High: Also an art winner who displays versatility and the ability to connect through through drawing, painting and other forms of artistic expression.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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The victims were connected to the shooter — Combs is the sister of the mother of House’s children, and Gumm is their mother.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Punk duo Bob Vylan are now being investigated by police and have had their U.S. visas revoked.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The father-son duo, who have more than 2.1 million TikTok followers, showed up with The Rizzler, who is known for viral social media moments.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Nevertheless, a substantial opportunity exists for an innovator to integrate AI into the browser seamlessly.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The company released a new version of Grok this week, which Musk said will also be integrated into Tesla vehicles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Some, including Roger Federer, will not string their racket with just one string, but two.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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William Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, suggested that Putin has been stringing Trump along in an effort to gain more time to continue advancing on the battlefield.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Nolan Arenado has long been linked to the Dodgers in trade rumors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Paramount has categorically denied the two issues are linked, and that the agreement came with a sweetener to provide Trump with more public service announcements across its networks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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