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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
Anita Gates, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The struggles coupled together turned into a demoralizing late-season loss for a season that was already finished.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The young couple divorced when Anita and her sister were small.
—Anita Gates, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
The transition from being coupled to being single can be profoundly disorienting for older men.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The struggles coupled together turned into a demoralizing late-season loss for a season that was already finished.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
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McCarthy later became the first lawmaker vacated from the speaker's office after a revolt by a handful of Republican hardliners led by Gaetz.Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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With a handful of exceptions, most of the games on our list have been home games, for obvious reasons.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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So the pair huddled together awaiting a rescue that never came, becoming two of the first victims of the unprecedented firestorms still raging across L.A. County.Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The family lost their Altadena home — and Avery had time to bring only a handful of items, including medication and a pair of sunglasses.Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Maher has more than 8 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok.ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 5 Jan. 2025
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The win over South Carolina, combined with a 14-0 start, has vaulted UCLA to the top spot in the national polls for the first time in program history.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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These traditional inns date back to the 8th century A.D. and many of the earliest ones were located along the Tokaido route, which connected current-day Tokyo and Kyoto, providing respite for nomadic samurai and traders.Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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Instead, generations are cultivated by a combination of experiences, good and bad, that connect, change and evolve people.Gilda D'Incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Emmy Award-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment will return as executive producing showrunners for the show.Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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As tradition requires, the Bravo host once again joined forces with Anderson Cooper to host CNN's New Year’s Eve Live, which sees the unlikely duo reporting from Times Square with interviews, jokes, and hourly shots.Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Spain and Denmark serve as compelling examples, integrating e-invoicing within their comprehensive tax transformation initiatives.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The device seamlessly integrates with a smartphone app, allowing users to access real-time data and long-term physiological records.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The lamp posts downtown were beautiful and Christmas lights were strung over the streets.James F. Hales Remembering Rogers, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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What is a life but a box of blue moments strung together like a necklace?Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Researchers have linked ultraprocessed foods to 32 health concerns, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, certain gastrointestinal conditions and some types of cancer.Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Immune system impairment has also been linked to low-level exposure.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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