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as in combined
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
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Mina Sue Choi entered Inferno after the initial contestants coupled up to go to Paradise.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 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
The couple subsequently divorced; Alexia was four when her mom coupled up with Matt.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Together, the findings underscore how tightly urban wildlife is coupled to human behavior.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
The scientists used their invention to directly power a fan and also coupled it to a small electrical motor to generate current.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2025
If you’re already coupled, the two of you may feel more aligned than ever, possibly even planning a date night that feels like a mini-escape from reality.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
The exes, who briefly but intensely coupled up last year on season 6 of the Peacock hit, didn’t exactly end on the best terms.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Mina Sue Choi entered Inferno after the initial contestants coupled up to go to Paradise.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 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
The couple subsequently divorced; Alexia was four when her mom coupled up with Matt.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Together, the findings underscore how tightly urban wildlife is coupled to human behavior.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
The scientists used their invention to directly power a fan and also coupled it to a small electrical motor to generate current.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2025
If you’re already coupled, the two of you may feel more aligned than ever, possibly even planning a date night that feels like a mini-escape from reality.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
The exes, who briefly but intensely coupled up last year on season 6 of the Peacock hit, didn’t exactly end on the best terms.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coupled
Adjective
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Ultimately, my success will be defined by whether residents of Precinct 2 feel more connected to and supported by their county government.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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And some couples will stay connected throughout the day by texting—even silly memes—to keep communication open.—
Cheryl Maguire,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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His hands-on experience, combined with his academic background (PhD and DBA), has formed the foundation of his particular coaching style.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to University of Toronto psychologist Victoria Oldemburgo de Mello, who studies how technology shapes behavior and society, the study authors impressively combined tight control with a real-world setting.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Developed by Musk’s AI startup, xAI, which acquired X last year, Grok is integrated into X’s social media feeds.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Evaluators monitored how quickly crews integrated the system into existing workflows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The fire started on the roof of an older medical office building and did not begin inside the attached main hospital building, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each heavy truck with an attached plow is about $280,000.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bootleg design techniques are fused with rugged elements of grassroots street life.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Soft Scale Soft scales have a soft waxy coating that is fused to the insect body.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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For example, an eight-year study following 17,544 women found that eating a fertility-friendly diet, being a healthy weight, and keeping physically active was linked to a 69% lower risk of ovulatory infertility.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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She was also later linked to soap opera star Greg Vaughan.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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New elements were intentionally installed using historic techniques; for example, new stonework was installed in the keeping room (an informal seating area adjacent to the kitchen), using a random fieldstone pattern typical of homes from the era.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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But before the action alights in the location of the latest dispute between adjacent property owners to catch the eye of directors Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford (yes, grandson of Robert), the shot fills with the telltale red, white and blue of the American flag.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Coupled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coupled. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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