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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
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
While couples today don’t need to adhere to every tradition when planning their wedding events, a bridal shower has a few etiquette protocols that many follow when arranging the party or attending as a guest.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
Ground source heat pumps coupled to thermal networks (like the thermal loop at CAS) can also provide energy storage for additional efficiency and cost savings.
—David Englert, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The court found that the couple was indeed in violation of the HOA’s legally binding rules and therefore was required to pay the fines.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
While couples today don’t need to adhere to every tradition when planning their wedding events, a bridal shower has a few etiquette protocols that many follow when arranging the party or attending as a guest.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
And the fact that women and men are coupling up despite their educational gaps indicates that preferences are perhaps more flexible than some people assume.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
Ground source heat pumps coupled to thermal networks (like the thermal loop at CAS) can also provide energy storage for additional efficiency and cost savings.
—David Englert, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couple
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Nabulsi’s inter-generational drama is carefully composed, though the movie’s other subplots (concerning its handful of American and British characters) tend to be more stilted.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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As ever, though, the gains are far from uniform, and a handful of states continue to account for an oversized share of the carnage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Acknowledging mom's everyday love for leggings, this fresh pair is a thoughtful gift that elevates her athleisure style.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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But when McIlroy played it for the first time in 2024, with buddy Shane Lowry in a scheme apparently cooked up in a boozy post-Ryder Cup brunch, the pair found a way to A) have a great time in New Orleans, and B) win the tournament.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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View 2 Images Four tiny 3D organs connected themselves in a lab dish, forming a replica of the human pain pathway, in a new study.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Judd family — mother-daughter singing duo Naomi and Wynonna and actress Ashley — will be the focus of an upcoming Lifetime docuseries arriving next month.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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When host Andy Cohen asked the duo about the exit of castmate Garcelle Beauvais, their silence – and then catty answers – drew backlash from fans.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then the hope is that over time the company starts integrating that into their work and the performance in an unselfconscious way.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The good news for the Suns is that Durant is still here and destroying teams, and Phoenix is finally stringing wins together, including notable ones against winning teams like the Cavaliers and Bucks. Josh Giddey and the Bulls are on an improbable roll.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Theirs sits on the ground, just bare bulbs screwed into the ends of copper piping strung with wires, powering through a wondrous cycle of dimming and illumination, conjuring electricity’s arrival to the Marble Palace long ago.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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As head of the nation's public health agencies, Kennedy's aides have asked federal health officials to reopen research into whether vaccines are linked to autism.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Exposure to bad air in utero is associated with a higher risk of autism, and exposure in childhood has been linked to behavioral and cognitive problems, including lower IQ.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Couple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couple. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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