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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
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Once captured by the QuBUS, the photons were coupled into a fiber optic cable and sent to an ion trap at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) in Erlangen for analysis.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
But, after marrying and divorcing others in the intervening years, the pair coupled up again in 2021.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Sparks could fly with someone who challenges you in all of the right ways, but if you’re already coupled, don’t let pride hold you back from hashing things out.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Legacy cryptographic workflows, certificate authorities and identity systems are often tightly coupled to on-premises environments, which are often siloed.
—Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
During Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Kat coupled up with Dale Moss, the winner from The Bachelorette Season 16 with Clare Crawley.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
The Dyson Zone over-ear headphones came out in 2023 and coupled stylish over-ear sound with an air-purifying mask, perfect for the post-Covid public.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Peacemaker’s second season depicts an alternate universe where Chris leads an idyllic life coupled up with Harcourt and working alongside his still-alive father and brother.
—Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Plaintiffs argue that federal officials have coupled this surveillance with a campaign of public threats — warning that noncitizens who post anti-American or anti-Israel content online risk deportation or visa revocation.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Once captured by the QuBUS, the photons were coupled into a fiber optic cable and sent to an ion trap at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) in Erlangen for analysis.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
But, after marrying and divorcing others in the intervening years, the pair coupled up again in 2021.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Sparks could fly with someone who challenges you in all of the right ways, but if you’re already coupled, don’t let pride hold you back from hashing things out.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Legacy cryptographic workflows, certificate authorities and identity systems are often tightly coupled to on-premises environments, which are often siloed.
—Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
During Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Kat coupled up with Dale Moss, the winner from The Bachelorette Season 16 with Clare Crawley.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
The Dyson Zone over-ear headphones came out in 2023 and coupled stylish over-ear sound with an air-purifying mask, perfect for the post-Covid public.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Peacemaker’s second season depicts an alternate universe where Chris leads an idyllic life coupled up with Harcourt and working alongside his still-alive father and brother.
—Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coupled
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This, combined with Uchis’ refusal to compromise her bilingual identity — exemplified by 2020’s Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios), her first album entirely in Spanish, and her decision to alternate between languages on subsequent albums — has propelled her journey.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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With that in mind, the Cowboys have been connected to a few different potential targets.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The ghost stories seemed to suit a river that’s connected to America’s soul.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Richardson sustained the injury and was hospitalized after a stretching band snapped, sending an attached pole forcibly against his face.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The farmhouse has three bedrooms, three baths and an attached two-car garage, according to the listing.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The bridge incorporates five viewing platforms fused with a curved structure, so pedestrians can pause and enjoy the scenic and panoramic view of the Singapore skyline.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The shipborne system draws tracking data from the Baden-Württemberg’s TRS-4D AESA radar, integrated into its combat management system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Decades of sanctions mean Syria’s banks and businesses have not been integrated into the global financial system, and both private companies and government lack the expertise to quickly develop policies and practices to do it.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And never log into any Google account through a linked or popup sign-in prompt.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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No one can peer at their respective architectures, weights (the various connection strengths among linked neurons), or activations (what numbers are being calculated given the inputs and weights while the models are running) without the company granting special access.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The affected building is adjacent to UC's campus.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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The King Salman Gate in Mecca will cover 12 million square meters including prayer areas, residential units, hotels, and shops adjacent to the Grand Mosque as part of plans to expand religious tourism.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Coupled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coupled. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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