coapting

Definition of coaptingnext
present participle of coapt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coapting
Verb
  • Combat these fears by connecting your negotiation to your identity and personal goals.
    Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Everyone planning, strategizing, connecting, feeding one another.
    Katherine Packert Burke, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Mears, 42, recalled that Dennis lunged forward to attack Ralphie, but ended up clamping onto her leg instead.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The vineyard says the town updated its noise guidelines the year after the business opened in 2017, unfairly clamping and shuttering the series for years at a time.
    Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Pope Leo made an appeal for a world free from antisemitism, prejudice, oppression and persecution Wednesday before linking the message to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which was observed the day before.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Authorities, including the president’s office, dismissed news reports at the time linking the move to a coup plot and as the reason for the cancellation of Independence Day commemorations that month.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • After the speakers concluded, the crowd lingered, hugging and clasping hands before police announced the parking lot would be closed.
    Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Flex your left knee at a 90-degree angle and place the rope around the mid-foot, clasping the rope with the right hand.
    Gerard Hartmann, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The results also highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, optimizing metabolic health and adhering closely to established cancer treatments and follow-up, according to the researchers.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • This week’s first annual Reclaim the Economy Week reflects a growing global demand for fresh thinking, with individuals and collectives uniting to demand an economy that puts people and planet first.
    Olivier De Schutter, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The law passed with strong bipartisan support, with American lawmakers uniting over national security concerns.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • In contrast to the waist-cinching design, the aristocrat’s dramatic padded shoulders were dripping with countless black beads.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Prior to joining Cabot in 2019, Reed won four state championships while at El Dorado.
    Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Left Arrow Right Arrow The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won't be joining the John Harbaugh sweepstakes or any head coaching search, for that matter, heading into 2026.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Coapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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