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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
Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
However, sleep divorces don’t work for every couple looking to improve their sleep quality.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Their fanfic follows two Islanders—who scandalously were not coupled up during filming—deciding to make a go of it beyond the villa.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 July 2025
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Noun
The 28-year-old teacher accused of stabbing a married couple to death in front of their children at Arkansas’ Devil’s Den State Park bounced between four districts in three states prior to the alleged murders, a report said.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
However, sleep divorces don’t work for every couple looking to improve their sleep quality.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
To design a modern yet warm nursery, think about elements that couple timeless sophistication with a sense of childlike joy.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Their fanfic follows two Islanders—who scandalously were not coupled up during filming—deciding to make a go of it beyond the villa.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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The home is one of only a handful available to rent for overnight stays.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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At the same time Tracks II dropped, the rocker also shared Lost and Found: Selections from the Lost Albums, a one-disc offering featuring just a handful of Springsteen’s new cuts at a budget price.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Bednar allowed a solo homer, a double, and a pair of singles to blow the lead for the Yankees.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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For introductions, the Braves and Reds walked between a pair of cars decked out in Atlanta and Cincinnati colors.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The heat index combines air temperature and relative humidity to measure what the heat feels like to the human body.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 July 2025
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Hayden combined to throw just four innings in his first two starts of the month, allowing eight runs, including five on six walks on July 3 against Lake County.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
28 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
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Featuring dozens of speakers, the event seeks to connect thousands of attendees from different industries and levels of experience with technology professionals.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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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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This revitalization project aims to provide modern, safe housing options and integrate residents more fully into the corridor.—
Chase Jordan
August 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
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Narrative podcasts under Wondery’s banner will be integrated into Audible.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Overvoltage, Cold Weather And Fuse Limitations Tier 1 module N-type can be strung in series up to 28 units.—
Joern Hackbarth,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Today, nearly a century after they were mostly sealed off under orders from Italy’s fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, the tunnels have been strung with illuminations, while scaffolding and other construction paraphernalia point to the fact that they are no longer abandoned.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Predicting where Liverpool’s wider finances will go in the future is a fool’s errand, not least those elements linked to on-field performance.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Researchers have even found many free VPNs are linked to the Chinese government and its military.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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