couples 1 of 2

noun

plural of couple
1
as in handfuls
a small number there are only a couple of errors in the computer program

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2
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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couples

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of couple
1
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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Recent Examples of couples
Noun
For manageable balances, couples may want to start by creating a repayment strategy that prioritizes high-rate debt or by exploring a debt consolidation loan that replaces multiple balances with one payment. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 If an asset holder instead wants to flip an asset by holding it for less than a year, the logic is that the holder should pay the ordinary income tax rate, which is 37% for taxable income over $640,600 (or over $768,700 for married couples). — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Passengers are mostly active adult couples looking for a romantic interlude in the relaxed atmosphere of a yacht. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 This category includes questions and dares with romantic themes for couples and drinking themes for playing in sports bars. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The couples are longtime friends, and Meghan and McPhee, 42, go way back, having attended the same high school in Los Angeles. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Homeowners selling a primary residence who meet certain IRS conditions can qualify for a tax break, known as the Section 121 exclusion, that shields up to $250,000 of profits for single filers and $500,000 for married couples filing jointly. — Annie Nova,sarah Agostino,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Situated on the beach right next to Henderson Beach State Park, this is the place for travelers of all types, from multigenerational families to couples looking for a romantic weekend away. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 Why Identical Meals Aren’t Ideal for Everyone While some couples may have similar energy needs, most people have different calorie and nutrient needs than their partner. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
By deploying an aggressive, multifront strategy that couples strong law enforcement interdiction with a revolutionary model of public healthcare, Florida is proving to the nation that the war on fentanyl can be won. — John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026 Much less attention is paid to the It couples whose love stories dominated headlines at the turn of the 20th century, however. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 May 2026 McKenzie was even more ahead of the pack in the Traditional style, which couples each lifter’s best bench press with their clean-and-jerk mark. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026 As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026 The seven Harry Potter books are canon; fan fiction that couples Hermione and Malfoy is not. — Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026 The first, is to use large-scale solar energy as in the form of agrivoltaics that couples large scale solar farms with an increase in agricultural products. — Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Boston Dynamics couples perception (IMUs, cameras, possibly LiDAR) with these controllers to enable rapid reflexive responses. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025 Their recent paper describes the Movement Reshaping (MR) Exosuit, which, rather than augmenting any part of the human body, couples the motion of one joint to lock or unlock the motion of another joint. — Payal Dhar, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couples
  1. handfuls
  2. pairs
  3. combines
  4. connects
  5. fuses
  6. strings
  7. links
  8. compounds
Noun
  • For some greens, stir in two big handfuls of spinach with the tomato sauce and cook until wilted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Begin by mashing the garlic and a bit of salt with the flat side of a chef’s knife, then work in the basil in handfuls until finely chopped.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Definition of handfuls
Noun
  • The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Compliant Technologies says the devices function as a normal pair of patrol gloves until officers press a switch to activate their electrical mode.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pairs
Verb
  • The 42-footer, which is the first example of the American yard’s Hood 42 LM model to hit the seas, combines classic New England design with contemporary engineering to ensure seamless and stylish cruising.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Touch Grass will be produced via a hybrid production model that combines live-action actor performances, practical effects, traditional visual effects, and generative AI.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • Black is the vice president of the 211 System Strategy, a helpline supported by the United Way that connects people to food aid, mental health services, transportation and more.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The famous Bosphorus Strait—which connects the Black Sea in the North to Sea of Marmara in the South, dividing Istanbul’s East and West sides—is filled with a constant flow of boats going about their business.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of connects
Verb
  • Dressed in dark wood and rich fabrics, The Lounge fuses Austin culinary sentiment with European classics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This unique option fuses humor and strategy into an exciting card game for all ages.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fuses
Verb
  • Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge.
    — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Definition of strings
Verb
  • Other research links unfair treatment in healthcare settings to mistrust and going without needed care.
    — Hyojin Im, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s retail technology links customer accounts, payment platforms, inventory tools and in-store systems to create faster, more seamless shopping experiences.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of links
Verb
  • The point is to be honest about the aspects of your business that are genuinely hard to replicate, and to invest in whatever compounds that advantage.
    — Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Inflation creeping higher The extreme heat compounds an expensive summer for Europe, where the war has already pushed up energy costs.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of compounds

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