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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
the coupling between two train cars
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as in unification
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
credited with the coupling of several existing ideas into a single thesis
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as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
the zoo announced that the giant pandas' most recent coupling was successful and that a cub was expected in March
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as in combining
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 connecting
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 coupling
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
There are seven characters in the play but at least seven different romantic couplings, most of them conducted with proper British attitudes and stiff upper lips.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Winston suggests coupling actions with a strong mental approach—a mindfulness perspective— to help one with loneliness feelings.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Ahead, a complete breakdown of all the couplings based on Julia Quinn's best-selling book series of the same name (to which the show has remained relatively true).
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
There are seven characters in the play but at least seven different romantic couplings, most of them conducted with proper British attitudes and stiff upper lips.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Best Color Pairings for Chocolate Brown Don’t be scared to dress your walls in this bold earth tone, says Mellan-Matulewicz, particularly when coupling it with subtle neutrals.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Winston suggests coupling actions with a strong mental approach—a mindfulness perspective— to help one with loneliness feelings.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coupling
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Instead, Mont Sutton fans out with more than 200 trail junctions, turning each run into a choose-your-own-adventure kind of experience.—
Claire Sibonney,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Best color can be found near the junction with Canyon Loop and continuing for about two miles on the Sutherland across the desert.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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European unification was meant, chiefly, to put all that behind them.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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And although the late Aurora City Council member was successful in helping start several church and anti-crime initiatives, the unification effort failed to launch.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The findings, from 1,592 U.S. citizens of different ages, sexes, races and incomes, were collected between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
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On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signed an executive order that declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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The company explained that the missile is intended to meet urgent warfighter requirements by combining high-speed performance with production scalability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kayne, known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, brings his distinctive brand of humor to the SXSW stage with an engaging 40-minute session offering an intimate look into the world of stand-up comedy, combining live performance with candid conversation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are 100 connecting and 51 accessible staterooms on board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mountain View resident Tim MacKenzie was among the dozens who encouraged the council not only to cancel the contract but to physically remove the cameras from local intersections.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The category, defined by depth and contrast, sits at the intersection of autumn and winter, balancing subtle warmth with cool dominance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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Executives at Paramount have argued that merging will be good for consumers and the wider industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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This year, with a bumper crop of the strange parrot’s favorite berries prompting a rare enthusiasm for mating, those working to save the birds hope for a record number of chicks in February, which would move the kakapo closer to defying what was not long ago believed to be certain extinction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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There’s a courtship, then a mating, and then the pair raise their offspring.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Coupling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coupling. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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