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as in handfuls
a small number
there are only a couple of errors in the computer program
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as in pairs
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
a couple of socks
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as in combines
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 connects
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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Noun
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Just one or two handfuls a day should do the trick.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
13 Dec. 2024 -
But the wit often transforms into wonder; the snowflakes toss their own snow in handfuls, which is at first amusing, then amazing.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Air still takes a minimalist approach to ports, with a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports (both on the left side) and a headphone jack (on the right).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Argo star wore a gray suit with a beige overcoat and completed the look with a pair of brown shoes that subtly matched his tie.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The graphics projection equates to 77-inches of screen and integrates eye-tracking technology to keep icons in the driver's field of view.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to the description, the trailer integrates various techniques, including special effects, sound design, AI technologies and movie analytics, to deliver a professional-quality product.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Couples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couples. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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