coact

Definition of coactnext

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Verb
  • To make those mini-hearts at scale, Sharma said, researchers use bioreactors that effectively mimic microgravity.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 May 2026
  • As Aaron Boone summoned Tim Hill to the mound in the seventh inning of the Yankees‘ win over the Orioles on Saturday, the manager mimicked the reliever’s sidearm delivery.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Another potential treatment route the study opens up is using machines to massage cancer cells, imitating the rhythmic beating of the heart.
    Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
  • While using Rallee, students might jump in place to help their avatar clear an obstacle or imitate their avatar by stretching their arms wide while taking a deep breath.
    Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Even the biggest indie acts of the last 15 years or so tend to be solo singer-songwriters masquerading as bands, but Brooklyn’s Geese, the buzziest rock band in years, are a total exception.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Failure to enact required changes could result in big fines.
    Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
  • At a time when states are enacting an anti-voting agenda to limit who can participate in elections, Maryland must set the standard for an inclusive democracy, not falling short of it.
    Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Nader sisters costar in their Freeform reality show Love Thy Nader.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Then, Cat Witch, whose identity has been known to viewers as Descendants costar Kylie Cantrall, finally revealed herself to the panel as well.
    Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But if getting Andy back in the Runway fold feels a lot like getting her into it in the first film, that feeling will only persist, as the sequel apes the original feature nearly beat for beat, with some small swaps here and there.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a word for this type of storytelling, and Taccone deserves credit for delivering a superior version of this without outright aping its most famous practitioner.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The company accused Musk of acting out of personal motives.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Garcia says, acting out the usual blush of so many bewildered men.
    Darío Gael Blanco, Vanity Fair, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Coact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coact. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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