coapting

Definition of coaptingnext
present participle of coapt

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • All new data centers connecting to the grid must now provide dispatchable power — electricity that can be turned on or off depending on the national grid’s needs — or have the capacity to store energy.
    April Roach,Gaelle Legrand, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • My bet is that the most valuable players will own IP that travels across formats, connecting with loyal audiences on any screen.
    Max Cutler, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The maximum clamping force reaches 21 kg (46 lb), which is quite a bit for a tool of this size.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Pressure-free battery operation Operating without high stack pressure removes the need for complex fixtures and heavy clamping systems.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The warning followed reports that Iranian forces had begun laying mines in the channel linking the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
  • YouTube expanded its deepfake detection technology to politicians and journalists, while Meta is now warning Facebook users about suspicious friend requests and when potential scammers appear to try linking a user’s WhatsApp account to their device.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Back at the gathering, there were Martha’s groans and Gretchen’s anger, and there was Mike, clasping his chest—a heart attack?
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Olympic nails have been seen clasping medals on more than one occasion.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • What researchers do know is that the sounds come from stick-slip friction—the regular cycles of two objects adhering and moving between one another.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Cognitive Mercury is trining Jupiter, uniting your 7th and 11th houses — which both focus on your connections with other people.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Gold House is the leading cultural ecosystem, uniting the Asian Pacific and multicultural communities around common causes, investing capital and resources into independent creators and companies, and showing the world how impactful the Asian Pacific community can be in every industry and endeavor.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In addition to the multifunctional pockets, these pants have a crossover waistband that creates a sculpting, waist-cinching effect.
    Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The moment the band members began this chant at Woodstock became arguably the biggest moment of their careers, with over 400,000 people joining in.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Phillips accepted the honor via live stream from Cape Town, South Africa, joining the global camera community in celebration.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Coapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapting. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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