as in connecting
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
yoked several ideas together to come up with a new theory
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Recent Examples of yoking
But then come the passages of cockeyed brilliance—such as this one, yoking Nicholas’s philosophical meditation on the nature of subjective perception to the 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island.
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Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
One such example can be found in the Latin mythological text Fabulae, in which the sisters of Phaethon are transformed into poplar trees as punishment for yoking his chariot without their father’s permission.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
That legacy echoes in our every cell, yoking our fates to the vast unicellular realm, where creatures such as protozoans navigate threats, seek succor and sense their way from life to death.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
One such example can be found in the Latin mythological text Fabulae, in which the sisters of Phaethon are transformed into poplar trees as punishment for yoking his chariot without their father’s permission.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
That legacy echoes in our every cell, yoking our fates to the vast unicellular realm, where creatures such as protozoans navigate threats, seek succor and sense their way from life to death.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yoking
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The protocol sits on top of an open standard for connecting AI models to business systems—but focuses specifically on commerce and payments.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Officials also released an artist's reconstruction of the castle, featuring a stone tower and a causeway, or bridge, connecting two small islands.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Numerical simulations and a theoretical quantum model validated the experimental results, confirming that the two phonon modes were indeed in the ultrastrong coupling regime.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Forcing athletes to find new affordances within various constraints makes perception-action coupling more efficient.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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It’s command structure also transcends traditional nation-state borders by integrating Iranian, Lebanese and Iraqi commanders.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The project aims to double road capacity across the Thames, ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing, and provide a direct freight route linking the South East ports, the Midlands, and the North.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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By linking enrichment, missile capabilities, and support for Palestinian resistance, the senior cleric reinforces a hard-line posture that could further complicate diplomatic efforts and destabilize the region.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The announcement was made in a press release for a unique event combining art and wrestling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Nationally, when combining both renters and homeowners, housing costs equaled about 21% of median household income in 2024, according to a SmartAsset analysis of Census Bureau data.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps Colorado can catch fire and start stringing some wins together.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Keanu had once again put his faith in Vince Panaro, not realizing that Vince was secretly stringing him along the entire time.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Packaging refers to the process of protecting and interconnecting semiconductors with one another and with other components.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fun for the whole family Carnival Festivale is focusing heavily on families with 1,000 interconnecting rooms.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Yoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yoking. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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