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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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The pair are one of the most high profile couples in American pop culture, and that means one thing and one thing only: there are already a lot of memes about the engagement spreading across social media.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
That’s the beauty of coupling precise engineering with direct evolution.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The couple are also parents to son Lorenzo Dominic, 11, and daughter Giovanna Marie, 10.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The pair are one of the most high profile couples in American pop culture, and that means one thing and one thing only: there are already a lot of memes about the engagement spreading across social media.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Typically the Resonance watches—which use twin escapements coupled by vibrations alone—use two identical dials side-by-side, but Mike’s uses a parking meter dial on the left side.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
That’s the beauty of coupling precise engineering with direct evolution.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
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Elsewhere, the 2025 list features a handful of storied names, including 2021 World Building of the Year winners Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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In April, Bloomberg reported that Thompson was among a handful of senior executives at the company that sold over $100 million in stock before a federal antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth was made public.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The pair got engaged in 2019 and then split in December 2021.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pair were spotted holding hands in photographs obtained by The Daily Mail on Tuesday, amid rumors of a split between Trump Jr. and his fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Wendy: Designed specifically for women, the Wendy combines lightweight comfort with chic design, perfect for everyday wear.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Walker’s creations often combine historical motifs with contemporary reflections, compelling viewers to engage with uncomfortable truths.Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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The glasses connect to a source device over USB-C for compatibility with just about any device with video-out functionality over USB-C – and that could include an iPhone, Android devices, the Steam Deck, a Windows PC and a MacBook.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
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As a team, the Terps connected on 5 of 13 attempts from 3-point range by halftime before cooling off in the second, finishing 7-for-25.Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Stop the Antagonism The duo’s public statements have bordered on being outright hostile toward federal employees.James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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And while the dynamic duo had a lot of exciting wins, working together also revealed fundamental differences in their backgrounds and worldviews.EW.com, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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The first few years of the initiative will be spent integrating the two programs.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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As workloads increase and stress levels follow, integrating work commitments with home life becomes harder to navigate; especially for working mothers who may be adding childcare into the mix.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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This bracelet maker allows kids to string more than just beads.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Entering the fourth quarter with a 53-51 lead, the Liberty strung a 16-2 run to open up the final frame and pull away from the Aces.Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
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Dozens of people have been sickened nationwide by salmonella linked to the Sunfed cucumbers since the recall was announced late last month.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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This is the first time T-Mobile has provided details on activity that could be linked to the sprawling espionage campaign that continues to worry U.S. officials.Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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