couple with
phrasal verb
coupled with; coupling with; couples with
: to join or combine (something) with (something else)
The exhibit couples poems with paintings.
—usually used as (be) coupled withAn oil spill coupled with strong winds brought disaster.
The team's win, coupled with a loss by their rivals, put them in first place.
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When the New Year's rain began falling, coupled with a king tide, some towns in Marin got pretty soggy.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Courtesy of a steady diet of driving-and-dishing, coupled with picturesque back door cuts, the Red Devils oozed confidence in the first eight minutes.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Ohio offers National Fuel a supportive regulatory environment for natural gas operations, coupled with a cold-weather climate that ensures steady demand.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
If breakthroughs continue, quantum coupled with AI may fundamentally shift our industrial and operational capabilities including our understanding of the world.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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John Ramos, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Courtesy of a steady diet of driving-and-dishing, coupled with picturesque back door cuts, the Red Devils oozed confidence in the first eight minutes.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Ohio offers National Fuel a supportive regulatory environment for natural gas operations, coupled with a cold-weather climate that ensures steady demand.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
If breakthroughs continue, quantum coupled with AI may fundamentally shift our industrial and operational capabilities including our understanding of the world.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Couple with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couple%20with. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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