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."
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The automation of entry-level audit work, coupled with the loosening of CPA licensing laws, is upending traditional accounting training and forcing universities to reinvent how they train the next generation of professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
In an interview with Variety in April, she explained how her health struggles, coupled with her breakup from partner Lance Armstrong, pushed her to reevaluate her living situation.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Hearts' 3-0 victory against Falkirk, coupled with a Celtic loss, would have seen the Tynecastle side win the league with a game to spare.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The results were coupled with better-than-expected guidance for the current quarter and positive commentary from management, as the company asserted it was largely unaffected by memory shortages and pricing.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
“Ernest felt emotionally coupled to this situation through his friendship with Neylan,” observed Alvarez.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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