couple
noun
two of the same sort considered together; pair.
has coupled
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present perfectof couple (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A grossly unequal distribution of wealth has coupled with the increasing consumption patterns of a rising global middle class to amplify ecological destruction.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2024
It’s been a tale of two offenses for the Huskies over the past few weeks, as Penix has coupled some brilliant touchdown passes with some uncharacteristic struggles with his accuracy.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
He has coupled that with an 87-mph slider and an improving 88-mph changeup.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2023
Rather, our changing social and cultural environment has coupled with a genetic predisposition to obesity that has always been present to create the current epidemic.
From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2018
The next type of engine designed has coupled wheels under the barrel of the boiler 6 ft.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 by Various
