coapt

verb

Definition of coaptnext
as in to connect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coapt
  1. connect
  2. link
  3. join
  4. tie
  5. unite
  6. adhere
  7. harness
  8. pin
Verb
  • Purcell played just three quarters for Maine South (1-1), connecting on his first 11 passes.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Goodyear blimps flying high Part of the Goodyear Forward strategy is to increase focus on marketing and advertising to connect with customers to reinforce the brand.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of connect
Verb
  • University of St Andrews primatologist Catherine Hobaiter and Dartmouth College anthropologist Nathaniel Jay Dominy think these two things – fire and human speech – may be fundamentally linked.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson’s lawyers have attempted to undermine several of the exhibits offered by the prosecution, including questioning the accuracy of DNA and its ability to link suspects to crime weapons, which could be a key part of their argument in the trial.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • Martin, 22, joined the Pride ahead of the 2026 season after signing her first professional contract with the club in January following a standout collegiate career at Georgetown University.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Volunteers rush to save livestock and help Ranchers For the past 48 hours, Garrett Duvall and the Rancher's Navy have been moving through the burn zone, joining dozens of volunteers and crews trying to save livestock and help ranchers recover.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of join
Verb
  • Center fielder Tristan Peters saw his franchise-record-tying streak of consecutive games with a home run end at five.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Ryker Huther is tied for first with 66 for Circle Christian boys golf on the first day of the Titan Invitational.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tie
Verb
  • Data center backlash is also uniting people from across the political spectrum ahead of the midterm elections.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • At home several center-right parties initially declined to join his coalition, illustrating the challenge of uniting the broader Brazilian right behind his candidacy.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of unite
Verb
  • Kiko Milano Eyeshadow Stick’s formula fortunately adheres perfectly to the lids.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Repeat guests begin wrapping their feet with tape and adhering gel pads to prevent blisters.
    — Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of adhere
Verb
  • Nepal and its superpower neighbors – China and India – have invested heavily in hydropower projects across the Himalayas in recent years, hoping to harness the vast energy potential of its raging rivers.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This can lead to nitpicking as opposed to harnessing important details that can lead to practical solutions.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of harness
Verb
  • Precision and execution on punts and kickoffs can pin teams in their own end zones, stopping drives before they even get started.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Ali ended the match with a 450 splash to pin Hotch and recapture the TNA International Championship.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of pin
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“Coapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapt. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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