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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
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
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
To improve cooling performance tenfold, Corintis is betting on a future where cooling is tightly coupled as an integral part of the chip itself—the microfluidic cooling channels will be etched directly inside the microprocessor package rather than on cold plates on the perimeter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 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
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
Verb
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
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
To improve cooling performance tenfold, Corintis is betting on a future where cooling is tightly coupled as an integral part of the chip itself—the microfluidic cooling channels will be etched directly inside the microprocessor package rather than on cold plates on the perimeter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coupled
Adjective
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Additionally, Peloton has experienced subscriber loss, with some quarters registering slight decreases in connected fitness memberships.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Despite movie-watching typically being an individual experience, the audience seemed connected for this trilogy.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini, Smith and Collin Graf combined for six points as the Sharks swept their season series with the Rangers.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The inflection point comes when they are combined into a system.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The leaders’ commitment to those key values was integrated thoughtfully through sourcing and packaging decisions.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Flight tests confirmed its performance, and its modular architecture allows it to be integrated into a range of UAV platforms, supporting broader use beyond the initial rollout.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The residence and attached garage were deemed a total loss after firefighters doused the flames.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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The legislation would also clarify that e-bike riders need to follow regular traffic laws and sit only on the permanent, attached seat.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons are fused into one mega-resort called Park City Mountain, while two other areas opened—Cherry Peak in 2015 and Woodward in 2020.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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High-resolution cameras, inertial sensors, and microphones continuously stream information that must be processed, fused, and acted on in milliseconds.—
Victor Dey,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Why Neutrals Calm The Mind Mazumdar said neutral tones are closely linked to a sense of calm, clarity and stability in terms of brain function.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The retrospective study would analyze existing health records to identify patterns linked to historical pollution exposure.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The original diamond—built specifically for the 1989 movie using two adjoining farms and preserved exactly as seen on screen—remains the heart of the attraction, but a sparkling new pro ballpark and adjacent museum are set to open by mid-June.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Its strikingly unusual forms might have risen from the ooze of the adjacent La Brea Tar Pits.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Coupled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coupled. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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