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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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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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coupled
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The team led by Professor Daniela Kraft and researcher Mengshi Wei built the robots as flexible chains of connected segments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Add China’s broader strength in making EVs and connected cars, and robotaxi firms can tap a wide array of affordable, high-quality vehicles for their fleets.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Malachi Smith, Solo Ball and Jaylin Stewart combined for four 3-pointers during a 15-1 run that put UConn up 25-6.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bagley had a layup and a dunk to start the run and Marshall and Brandon Williams combined to make four free throws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Part of broader automation and AI integration The deployment also reflects broader changes in manufacturing, where robotics, artificial intelligence, and connected production systems are increasingly integrated.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Davis notes that partnerships within the broader ecosystem can help expand how solutions are delivered and integrated into existing workflows.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Diners can look forward to menu items like a bay scallop aguachile and a pescado con moles, plus mezcal-forward cocktails from the attached mezcaleria.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Costco currently operates 13 warehouse locations throughout Ohio and one in Northern Kentucky, many with attached gas stations.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Its flowers, in contrast, are bright and yellow, each made of five petals, which, fused at the base, form a structure resembling a star.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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On top of each other, but also lightly fused in perfect edible harmony.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The property was sold for $174 million to EDC Charlotte LLC, a firm linked to the data center developer Edged.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Officials in the city have not verified these claims or officially linked the group to the arson as of yet, according to reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Trains, buses and the Metrorail will drop fans off at the Miami Intermodal Center, which is adjacent to Miami International Airport and across the street from the stadium grounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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An arsonist targeted an insurance agency office adjacent to a landmark Fruitvale district Mexican restaurant early Friday, and although the business was gutted by flames, firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the restaurant, officials said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Coupled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coupled. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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