coapting

Definition of coaptingnext
present participle of coapt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coapting
Verb
  • Celebrities in each host city will serve as these global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • His concept of the collective unconscious, a universal element of the human mind connecting past and present, was fundamental to her understanding of images and the interconnected nature of ancient archetypes.
    Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Instead of rotating for adjusting its opening, the Renchi features jaws that slide along a linear axis with 12 locking plates for clamping force.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 May 2026
  • The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.
    Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • And plenty of studies have shown as much, linking warm baths and showers to shorter sleep latency and better sleep efficiency.
    Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • In her work with zebra finches, Elie has categorized 11 of the birds’ calls, linking them to distinct meanings such as hunger, danger, bonding and social conflict.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • In one segment, when Kimmel and McNearney pick up a hitchhiking Olivia Rodrigo while taking the family to school, Jane shows off her personality, clasping her hands over her mouth in disbelief when Rodrigo enters the car, only to sing-along with the pop star on her way to school.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • McDaniels held onto Murray for dear life — often literally clasping his jersey — as the Nuggets tried to run him off every conceivable screen.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Owners with at least 25 vehicles can get the special stickers and skip adhering registration tags on the plates each year, as the rest of us have to.
    Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
  • Instead of adhering glass icons to your container of choice, glue on pistachio shell halves instead, so that the outside of the shell faces away from the glass.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Moonshot and Earthshot Prince William and Caroline Kennedy uniting for the Earthshot Prize represented the next generation of Kennedys and Windsors working together.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
  • The Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management board serves as a rare forum uniting top global CEOs with Chinese government, academic, and business leaders.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The Becoming author tucked the top into a pair of medium-wash jeans, cinching them with a brown belt complete with a round metal buckle.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Yet Mayo made history just the same, joining Tori Penso and Kathryn Nesbitt as the first American officials to work a World Cup final as a trio.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • The newly public stocks will pop on admission and then drop after joining the index.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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“Coapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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