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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The climactic end to the Scottish Premiership, coupled with the summer of football and managerial upheaval that followed, has made it somewhat easy to forget that Rangers finished last term third.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Overall, the pattern of responses from advisers paints a picture of frothy optimism at a high level, coupled with a fundamental concern about the implications of policy on financial security.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Olandria and Vansteenberghe entered the “Love Island USA” villa in Fiji in June 2025 and officially coupled up weeks into the production.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
A company spokeswoman said in a statement that its media business, coupled with the growth opportunity in the fusion sector, will help Trump Media build durable value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Sadness and rage bubbled through his veins, coupled with the unwelcome sense of shame.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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