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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That fact, coupled with the stock-price breakout to new relative highs, makes this an attractive speculation.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 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
“Buyers are getting some very great buys, coupled with seller concessions,” said Dianne Ayala Steffey, a senior mortgage adviser in San Antonio.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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
Maritime technology coupled with political organization was similarly essential for European expansions to other continents, as well as for expansions of many other peoples.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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