couplings

noun

plural of coupling
1
as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united the coupling between two train cars

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2
as in mergers
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one credited with the coupling of several existing ideas into a single thesis

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Recent Examples of couplings The concerts are grouped into two-night couplings with the group playing unique set lists each night. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 The strength of the coupling between each pair of RLC resonators in the network can be varied, and all the couplings can be written in the mathematical form of a matrix. — Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026 But with new Islanders comes re-couplings, and for some, that means packing their bags and leaving the villa. — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Investigators recommended that Atmos find and replace all those couplings. — ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 Websites developed tags around fandoms, couplings, style, and subgenre. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 Plus plenty of love couplings between the characters of Kala and Wolfgang, Nomi and Amanita, and Lito and Hernando! — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026 Much of the equipment brought in from other places did not fit the fire hydrant and hose couplings that Baltimore used. — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026 Ahead, a complete breakdown of all the couplings based on Julia Quinn's best-selling book series of the same name (to which the show has remained relatively true). — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couplings
  1. junctions
  2. mergers
  3. intersections
  4. unifications
  5. consolidations
  6. combinations
Noun
  • Along the way, the riders crossed mountain passes, passed through towns and villages, and dealt with the usual assortment of traffic and junctions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Urban grids are a tight mesh of streets and junctions, meaning that any two points on them are connected by many viable routes.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of junctions
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  • Goldman is also well positioned to capitalize on the market volatility fueled by higher interest rates, while an eventual end to the Iran war could unleash another wave of mergers and acquisitions and IPOs.
    — Alexa LoMonaco,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The board's vote comes on the heels of an announcement from Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson last month of a systemwide redesign that will likely include campus closures, mergers or consolidated administrative services.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of mergers
Noun
  • At the same time, a traffic signal at Hazel Avenue and Folsom Boulevard was flashing in all directions, disrupting train signals at three additional intersections, Selenis said.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The group chose roads that would keep them moving, avoiding excessive stop-start riding at traffic lights and intersections wherever possible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?
    — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of unifications
Noun
  • Insurance broker Rash believes this rating overhaul is accelerating plan consolidations across Florida.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Address chronic absenteeism and declining enrollment by strengthening neighborhood schools, strategic consolidations with community input and adequate resources.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of consolidations
Noun
  • The choices are housed in the Atelier Vivier MTO cabinet, a silver console containing the available materials and hardware, while a digital component allows clients to visualize combinations before production begins.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Even some of the most traditional powers that the sport has to offer have busted out some new uniform combinations to get their fans excited (think Georgia's all-white threads and matching white helmet).
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of combinations

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“Couplings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couplings. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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