coapting

verb

present participle of coapt
as in connecting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coapting
  1. connecting
  2. clamping
  3. linking
  4. clasping
  5. adhering
  6. uniting
  7. cinching
  8. joining
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  • Its next milestone involves connecting two Nighthawk r3 processors in 2027.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Just past the hotel, Silver Strand is a scenic stretch of road connecting Coronado to Imperial Beach, running parallel to the Bayshore Bikeway.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of connecting
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  • The firm plastic makes the headphones’ clamping force strong, though, which may bother some kids.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The movie starts with Farrier reporting on Bashford Antiques, a shop in Ponsonby that has begun aggressively clamping cars in its lot and demanding exorbitant fees to release them — up to $760.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of clamping
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  • Green tea can be a late-morning or afternoon energy-boosting drink, with some research linking the beverage to a lower risk of cognitive issues related to thinking and decision-making.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Mahmood said the changes will be introduced during 2027 and will restore fairness to the immigration system by linking the right to settle to an immigrant’s contribution to Britain.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of linking
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  • The upshot of this is that George, who works the room in a sharp gray suit, a few tattoos peeking out, has plenty of opportunities to charismatically make things right, shaking hands and clasping shoulders and sending over lull-filling drinks.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of clasping
Verb
  • Repeat guests begin wrapping their feet with tape and adhering gel pads to prevent blisters.
    — Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike in Cutud, participants are mostly female faith healers adhering not to vows but to mystic trances and possession.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026
Definition of adhering
Verb
  • As iconic Austin trumpeter Ephraim Owens and composer Sam Lipman undertake an ambitious collaboration uniting Ephraim’s jazz style with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, a health challenge requires them to confront new realities and limits.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Also uniting the two colorways is a pastel theme, as each is defined primarily by a tonal peach or lilac treatment.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The top has a practical drawstring waist with a cinching effect, plus a small pocket.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of cinching
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  • The company makes joining devices for wire fence, trellis, and other purposes.
    — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Mandarin Oriental will launch its first Nile cruise that connects the two, joining a flurry of other new boats taking to the ancient waterway.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of joining
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