couple with

verb

coupled with; coupling with; couples with

: to join or combine (something) with (something else)

The exhibit couples poems with paintings.

—usually used as (be) coupled with

An oil spill coupled with strong winds brought disaster.

The team's win, coupled with a loss by their rivals, put them in first place.

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On our visit, the property was peppered with multi-generational groups and couples with their pups. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 The hospital also provided the couple with a honeymoon suite of sorts, according to Olsen-Lane. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 These signals, coupled with the Jassy masterclass, made the market feel more confident that capex from the spenders hasn't peaked yet, which is good for the vendors. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 The idea for GlossGenius, their flagship product, started from a frustration with tedious and time-consuming admin, coupled with a passion for beauty. — Alyssa Jaffer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for couple with

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