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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
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 May 2026
And so a couple years ago, a company based here in the Pacific Northwest called Wilderton opened the first non-alcoholic distillery and tasting room in the nation in Hood River.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the love stories that do make it to the big screen still generally follow broad, conventional strokes, capturing the bliss of coupling up or the blues of falling apart.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
What to expect For 2026, the standard deduction is $32,200 for married couples filing jointly and $16,100 for single filers.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 May 2026
And so a couple years ago, a company based here in the Pacific Northwest called Wilderton opened the first non-alcoholic distillery and tasting room in the nation in Hood River.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Verb
Wilson's ex, Ciara Miller, was Batula's close friend on the Bravo reality show, prompting many fans to criticize her for coupling up with their co-star.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the love stories that do make it to the big screen still generally follow broad, conventional strokes, capturing the bliss of coupling up or the blues of falling apart.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
Noun
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The difference comes down to a handful of low-effort tweaks and a few very specific travel accessories that do the heavy lifting.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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There have been a handful of artists who have been working for years, if not decades, who have landed on the tally, and one of the most successful stars to bridge these styles is playing catch up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The pair, who were at Molineux when Wolverhampton Wanderers returned to the Premier League in August 2018, were back almost eight years later, as the stadium said farewell to the top flight.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The pair are also accused of stealing four vehicles over the course of the shooting incident.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The Genius Group was Goldschmied’s dream coming true, combining his deep human personality and sympathetic spirit to share ideas and projects all while supporting the young and emerging talent.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Never combine vinegar with chemicals or cleaners like bleach or ammonia because the combination can create toxic fumes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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In addition to food and beverage programming, this year’s edition will also incorporate art, literature, music, fashion, photography, craftsmanship, wellness, sustainability and technology, reflecting the many ways gastronomy connects with broader creative disciplines.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Bose Smart Soundbar ($549) connects to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($299) for immersive, surround-sound-like audio.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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The duo is perfect for making a bold entrance at your next Saturday night on the town or a post-work happy hour—especially when paired with shimmering sandals and equally bold jewelry.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
20 May 2026
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While a deal isn’t done, sources tell Deadline that Damon is in talks to star in the untitled event film from Everything Everywhere All At Once duo Daniels, aka Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Either way, Czernowin forges a logic that integrates disparate, unpredictable events.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Those tests collected data that are being integrated into the SkyFall mission team's design specifications, according to the same statement.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 May 2026
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Just as was happening in the first week of the season, the Padres are simply not stringing enough good at-bats together.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Three deaths have also been linked to the outbreak.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Prominent political figures include House Speaker Mike Johnson (a Southern Baptist); Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (who worships in churches linked to the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches); and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (a Catholic).—
Yonat Shimron,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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