coupled

/ (ˈkʌpəld) /

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adjective

being one of the partners in a permanent sexual relationship

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How to use coupled in a sentence

Wartime shortages, coupled with imperfections, limited the production of British currency.
On the Trail of Nazi Counterfeiters|Dr. Kevin C. Ruffner|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This week, the Red Cross released a public plea—coupled with a social media push—in the hopes of boosting donations quickly.
The Red Cross Is 80,000 Blood Donations Short|Kevin Zawacki|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some members are alone, some coupled, and lots of families, with kids in tow.
Even After Hobby Lobby, the Religious Right is Still Terrified|Gene Robinson|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That, coupled with him wanting it to be a coming-of-age movie, felt fresh to me.
Simon Kinberg on ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past,’ ‘The Fantastic Four’ Reboot, and Black Superheroes|Marlow Stern|May 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Particularly when they are not coupled with other policy tools, one cannot expect sanctions to deliver quickly.
Why Aren’t Sanctions Stopping Putin?|Meghan L. O’Sullivan|May 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To this general swell pedal (and its corresponding indicator key) any or all of the other swell pedals may be coupled at will.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building|George Laing Miller
An absence of ducats, coupled with the necessity of getting my handicap down to ten, has prevented my speaking ere this.
First Plays|A. A. Milne
The more general opinion seems to be that a license coupled with a grant or interest cannot be revoked.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
Be careful, unless you wish your name coupled with his, how you dance too often with the same gentleman.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
The belfry window on each face is divided into three lights with coupled shafts.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2|Various

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