coupled
Britishadjective
Explanation
Things that are coupled are linked or joined together. Coupled train cars are physically attached to each other. A couple is two people who are dating or married, so it makes sense that coupled things or people are connected by some sort of link — and it isn't always love. The coupled efforts of several people can result in a spectacular sand castle, and coupled subway cars make up an entire train, providing room for all the riders. Couple comes from the Old French word cople, "married couple," from the Latin copula, "tie" or "connection."
Vocabulary lists containing coupled
Example Sentences
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Mazariegos said Inside Safe is a start, but it doesn’t replace permanent housing and should be coupled with additional resources.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
An improved performance in recent months, coupled with continued cost controls, mean the company now expects a modestly better outcome for 2026, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
A jump in bond-market anxiety coupled with a selloff in financial stocks may mean a serious shock to markets, according to Bank of America.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Instead of mechanical vibrations, the time crystals become coupled through the movement of spin-polarized electrons.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
Naturally, the exceptionally dry weather coupled with the strong wind was one.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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