coapted

past tense of coapt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coapted
Verb
  • Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.
    Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Anthony Harvey, founder and leader of Da Truth Band, returned from Los Angeles to perform as part of a reunion featuring artists who have been connected to the group throughout its history.
    J.M. Banks June 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Law enforcement also linked Sanchez-Munoz to a June 11 shooting in which a vehicle occupied by an adult and a child was hit by gunfire in the area of Seventh Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
  • Bryant said fast-growing counties in the Central Valley tend to have lower rates of college attainment, which research has consistently linked to lower voter participation.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The Independent Film and Television Alliance, which joined in the June 8 letter, argued that the proposal will affect indie producers as well as major studios.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2026
  • Jordin Canada, Naz Hillmon, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard joined Reese in the scoring parade, combining for a ridiculous 89 points.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • In the midst of past progressive insurgencies, such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s upset victory in the 2018 NY-14 Democratic primary and Jamaal Bowman’s 2020 win in NY-16, NYC unions were largely united in support of the incumbent representatives vying to hold onto their seats.
    Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 23 June 2026
  • World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Brazil and Morocco are currently tied atop Group C with four points apiece.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • San Francisco tied the game at 1-1 in the second following Caissie’s home run on a Daniel Susac sacrifice fly after loading the bases on three consecutive singles against Lake Bachar, who opened Miami’s bullpen game.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • The report found that excessive moisture had caused the adhesive to fail, leaving the roofing membrane no longer properly adhered, according to the lawsuit.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
  • Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • Minnesota, facing elimination at 3-1 in this series, clamped up.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Garden Art Wine corks can be glued together with a hot glue gun to create decorative birdhouses and wreaths to display in the garden.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Coapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapted. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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