coapting

Definition of coaptingnext
present participle of coapt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coapting
Verb
  • Other social media While other social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram are not designated as apps for gamers, almost any social media app can be used for connecting with the gaming community.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
  • There are multiple types of tears of the anterior cruciate ligament, tasked with connecting the femur and tibia and providing general knee stability.
    Devon Henderson, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The clamping system is currently being prepared for patenting, with a view to adoption in future fusion power-plant designs beyond the STEP program.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Mears, 42, recalled that Dennis lunged forward to attack Ralphie, but ended up clamping onto her leg instead.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The findings also support earlier work linking Jupiter’s atmospheric behavior to its deep interior structure.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The incident took place on the third floor bridge linking City Hall and City Hall East, which is currently displaying an exhibit of prominent Black women community leaders, according to Price spokesperson Angelina Valencia-Dumarot.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Manuel Alarcon, her father, was seated in the crowd, clasping his hands in rapt attention.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • To keep the jewelry clean, Glasser covered them in bubblegum wrappers, removing them before clasping the dress in place.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Homeowners should avoid painting the exterior of their home if the temperature or humidity is expected to fluctuate significantly, as this could leave bubbles or prevent the paint from adhering properly.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The research team claimed that their innovation involves applying a specialized coating to critical components to prevent hydrogen bubbles from adhering, thereby enabling smoother hydrogen release.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • His idea of uniting people could just mean music.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Debates over how to manage predators can be fierce, but beefing up the state’s ability to respond is uniting groups that are often at odds.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The All’s Fair actress’s dramatic, parking lot-skimming outerwear featured silver grommet buckles adorning her wrist, and a matching waist-cinching belt.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • In combination with the waist-cinching belt, the lapel collar balances your figure for a flattering fit and stately appearance that can take you from work to the weekend.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Since then, his parents have been living in the RV outside of their home, joining the dozens of other recreational vehicles now found across Altadena since the fire.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Andrew had lived at Royal Lodge since 2003, with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, joining him there five years later in 2008.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Coapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapting. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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