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coupled

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verb

past tense of couple

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coupled
Verb
In the aforementioned Pew study, women were much more likely to cite difficulty finding people who meet their expectations or people looking for the same kind of relationship when asked why they weren’t coupled up. Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 She was specifically frustrated with Sol claiming Bryce pulled Kayda for a chat four or five times in the villa, despite being coupled up with Trinity. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Moreno and Rhea coupled up on their first day in the villa and for that week were one of the show’s most inseparable pairs. Paula Mejía, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 When such plasma is strongly coupled, the dust grains can’t fly past each other instead behave like elastic rubber. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Keep the model layer, retrieval layer, semantic layer and integration layer loosely coupled wherever possible. Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 His alma mater, Stoneman Douglas, was for kids with big-league dreams — kids like Luzardo, Anthony, Coby Mayo and Anthony Rizzo — who coupled those dreams with big-league frames. Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Caleb coupled up with Jaiden Bacciocco while in Casa, and the two of them returned to the villa together. Tanya Fedak, Variety, 10 July 2026 Single Sagittarians could meet someone witty and unconventional, while those who are coupled discover that old agreements no longer suit them. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coupled
Adjective
  • Silicon Labs said the new laboratory expands its ability to develop secure and intelligent wireless technologies as demand for connected devices grows.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The idea could appeal to someone who wants to stay connected with an older relative or other family members from a distance.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That pair, combined with the wider structure and personnel around them, ensure Leeds do not collapse when home sides like Brighton, predictably, lay it on thick.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Millions of dollars invested, millions tracked In Broward, Florida’s second most-populous county, law enforcement agencies have spent over $3 million combined to build their surveillance networks.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Following a short loan at second-tier side Annecy, the young defender was quickly integrated into the first team.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Airport-style security screening was neatly integrated into the low-slung bustle on the north side of the tower.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • There is an attached garage with space for two cars on the main level.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Once the system confirms a secure grasp, the drone can switch off its propulsion motors and remain attached to the branch.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Bars of steel are fused together like a sandwich, heat-treated and tempered for durability and sharpness, and then ground down, polished, etched, and honed.
    Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Activists fused mourning and militance, fighting against indifference to the lives of gay men and, later, people of color and intravenous drug users.
    Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The five young men were linked to organised crime and had 37 convictions between them.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The latest incidents add to a growing number of food poisoning cases linked to the program since its launch in January 2025.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Sitting at a conference room table adjacent to the Packers’ locker room, Kraft unfurls his left arm to explain each of his tattoos.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Lounging and relaxing poolside is taken very seriously with an ample supply of chaise lounges and umbrellas lining all four pools (three family pools and one adults-only pool), and an adjacent private beach and lagoon.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Coupled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coupled. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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