coapting

present participle of coapt

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The staircase, inspired by one in Tina and Michael Chow’s legendary apartment on Sutton Place in New York, spirals from the basement to a mezzanine level, connecting the apartment’s three floors.
    Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The appointments were so sudden that Scharf, at his first commission meeting on July 10, apologized for not connecting with any of his fellow commissioners ahead of time, noting his appointment had happened the night before.
    Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For best results, hold it for a few seconds after clamping, then repeat from the base to the tip of the lashes to lock in the curl—there’s an art to it, after all.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Gus was keeping both eyes on the scary statue, pulling back on the lead, and even clamping his mouth on it to prevent his owner from pulling it along.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz has identified a potential solution for the Celtics in that regard, linking them to Orlando Magic big man Goga Bitadze.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Norman, then based in Dallas, was not criminally connected to Corll, though a line in a subsequent congressional investigation into the trafficking ring suggested that Dallas police had evidence linking Corll’s victims to Norman’s organization.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bend your elbow and reach for your right hand, clasping hands together in Cow Face arms.
    Riya Davda, Outside, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Next page, clasping hands with Schweitzer in her satin, white wedding dress with a rose bouquet.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the kitchen, overseen by Curtola along with the chef de cuisine Ben Zook, seems more interested in conjuring an authenticity of atmosphere than in adhering strictly to traditional recipes or preparations.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
  • After evaluating 200 hospital patients participating in the King's College London Oral, Dental, and Craniofacial Biobank, researchers found that those adhering most closely to a Mediterranean diet had the lowest levels of gum disease.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This Tankaneo version is gorgeous, with a dramatic lapel, cuffed sleeves, and a long belt that’s perfect for cinching.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The satin ensemble featured a cleavage-baring open neckline, short sleeves and a waist-cinching bodice that cascaded into a mermaid skirt.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Now, the department's union is joining calls for more funding, saying the city has neglected for years to fund repairs and maintenace.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Hosting the evening is Brazilian broadcaster Luciano Huck, and Brazilian soccer star Cafu is also joining the show.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Coapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapting. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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