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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
Mare Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
As the 16th anniversary of their July 13, 2010 nuptials approaches, the now-52-year-old Penelope Cruz tells People that even now, the mystery between the couple is alive and well.
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Alessandra De Tommasi,
Vanity Fair,
5 July 2026
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Local organizations can also couple energy aid with other housing and social services, including job training, for more holistic supports for struggling households and communities.
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Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Noun
Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples.
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Mare Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
As the 16th anniversary of their July 13, 2010 nuptials approaches, the now-52-year-old Penelope Cruz tells People that even now, the mystery between the couple is alive and well.
—
Alessandra De Tommasi,
Vanity Fair,
5 July 2026
Verb
After crashing the Love Island USA app to vote on which Islanders should couple up with new bombshells Sol Dean, Jen Terry, and Caleb McDaniel, viewers split Melanie Moreno, Corbin Mims, and Beatriz Hatz from their relationships, rendering them single and vulnerable inside the villa.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Local organizations can also couple energy aid with other housing and social services, including job training, for more holistic supports for struggling households and communities.
—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
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That surge in imports was led largely by a handful of major manufacturing hubs.
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After the first handful of knockout-stage matches, there are five African nations remaining.
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This 67-percent cotton pair from Mango would look so ‘50s chic with a crisp white button-down, thong kitten heels, and a hair scarf.
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After opening with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, the reigning European champions have scored eight goals in the past three games, with Mikel Oyarzabal notching a pair of braces.
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Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.
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In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.
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The bronze medal, which the duo won in March, was Anderson and Chacon’s first together on the world tour.
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Rounding out the points were Racing Bulls’ duo of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, who scored ninth and 10th respectively.
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The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.
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The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
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Students set up tents and information tables and strung large banners around an outdoor amphitheater at the center of campus.
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Our backyards become little restaurants, strung with lights and softened with linen tablecloths, and our rooftops become cocktail parties and dance halls.
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Experts said brands everywhere are expected to scramble for a piece of the Swift wedding buzz, with many hoping to ride the cultural wave without ever being officially linked to the ceremony.
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The announcement also offers business owners a look at how link-in-bio tools are evolving.
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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