coapted

Definition of coaptednext
past tense of coapt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coapted
Verb
  • One of the law firms defending the trucking companies tallied fifty-three accidents that were connected to Motta and other attorneys with offices at 525 Clay Street.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Paul trained his project with 25,000 pictures of soil and connected it with an autonomous irrigation system that decides how much water the garden should receive.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Alongside these minerals, dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which help counteract free radicals—harmful molecules linked to chronic diseases.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The 6-foot-7 sophomore entered the portal on April 9 and the Longhorns were one of the first teams linked with Punch’s recruitment.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • After decades of Communism, the economy expanded; Hungary joined NATO and was on its way to full membership in the European Union.
    Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Because the two halves of the mandible had not yet joined, the creature would have been physically incapable of eating on its own.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As Shrinking season three comes to a close, the cast and creatives behind the hit Apple TV comedy united at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the finale and give a tease as to what’s coming next.
    Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
  • For example, in the apparel section at NEX Norfolk, major athletic brands like Nike, Under Armour and Athleta are grouped together, united only by a sign overhead advertising a 20% off discount.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ohtani is tied with Len Koenecke (1934) and Zack Wheat (1919-1920) for the fifth-longest on-base streak in Dodger franchise history.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.
    Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Both subsequent series adhered closer to the worldbuilding of the games and featured an entirely different cast.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Before its sale, the bottle was reconditioned at the distillery; that bespoke label was re-adhered and the cork and capsule of the bottle replaced.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Needing a stop, Aaron Gordon clamped De’Aaron Fox to force an air-ball at the shot clock buzzer.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, a locking feature keeps the plates clamped shut for easier, safer storage in your bag.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Coapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapted. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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