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to come together to form a single unit
at Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers couple to form the Ohio
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as in integrated
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
if you couple the two extension cords, the connection should be long enough to reach the next room
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Recent Examples of coupled
Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Following the couple's split, Hawn coupled up with Kurt Russell in 1983.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Midway through the second set, Fonseca saved a break point with a point that coupled Sinner-esque power from the baseline with an Alcaraz-like drop shot to finish.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
With five of the eight Bridgerton siblings married and coupled up in the TV series, fans are looking at who will marry the three remaining single Bridgertons, namely the family’s youngest child, Hyacinth.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2026
The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
As part-owner of Coppo and a member of its Board of Directors, Giuditta Soldadino has coupled her respect for the winery’s history with an eye on the future.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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On a different note, those of you who are married or coupled up may now find that your partner is suddenly able to bring more capital to the table, leaving you both quite happy with the news.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Following the couple's split, Hawn coupled up with Kurt Russell in 1983.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Midway through the second set, Fonseca saved a break point with a point that coupled Sinner-esque power from the baseline with an Alcaraz-like drop shot to finish.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
With five of the eight Bridgerton siblings married and coupled up in the TV series, fans are looking at who will marry the three remaining single Bridgertons, namely the family’s youngest child, Hyacinth.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2026
The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
As part-owner of Coppo and a member of its Board of Directors, Giuditta Soldadino has coupled her respect for the winery’s history with an eye on the future.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coupled
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This library—technically a vector database, mathematically indexed for connected meanings rather than just keywords—is the first place the system looks for an answer.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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During the series, the teams combined for an NHL-record 45 goals in the first four games of a seven-game series, and 312 penalty minutes (158 of those coming in Philadelphia's 8-4 Game 3 victory, which put the Flyers ahead 3-0 in the series).—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Creators on DeviantArt enjoy the convenience, security, and user-friendliness of modern internet retail platforms combined with the broad reach and audience-building features of mainstream social media.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Electrical engineers tied each rotor’s drive motor (only a few tens of kW draw) into the ship’s switchgear, with Norsepower control panels and sensors integrated on the bridge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company has integrated dozens of SVOD offerings into its premium hub, which lets viewers use a single login and experience less friction with payments and management of subscriptions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The attached video first aired on April 6.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, daily habits show just how attached people have become.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Our hearts break for the victims even as Michael’s music is fused to our souls.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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In his text, Andreessen—who founded Netscape, the first commercial browser company, in the 1990s—frames technological progress as a moral good, a struggle in which, the manifesto claims with modernist gusto, beauty and progress are fused.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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Police on Friday closed Kensington Gardens, a central London park visited by thousands of tourists and local residents every day, after a group that Israel has linked to Iran posted a video claiming Israel’s nearby London embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying dangerous substances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The University of Kansas Hospital staffer in charge of the open-heart surgery devices that have been linked to a brutal and sometimes deadly infection was in the hot seat in a Kansas City, Kansas, courtroom on Friday.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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French doors lead to the gardens and stone walls at the rear of the Mansion, while a butler’s pantry and dry bar, with its extensive additional cabinetry, are adjacent to the kitchen.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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But part of the deal involves the purchase of the adjacent Blue Cross and Blue Shield building (to be demolished) along with its parking.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coupled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coupled. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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