COAPTING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

coapting

verb

present participle of coapt

as in connecting

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The narrow, 50-mile artificial waterway cuts through the Central American country, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and saving time and fuel along the shorter transit route.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
During Wednesday’s practice, York was perfect on all five of his field-goal attempts, connecting from 34, 44, 42, 55 and 60 yards.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of connecting

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The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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The most notable news was the decision that Brazilian striker Endrick will stay, despite rumours linking him with a loan move to Aston Villa and Roma.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The company has since branched out into production, broadcasting and distribution, linking international content with audiences in Japan.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

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Unlike in Cutud, participants are mostly female faith healers adhering not to vows but to mystic trances and possession.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026
Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

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Diamond Sheik Entrepreneur Diamond Sheik built his career by uniting a family legacy with a commitment to innovation.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
It’s been a rocky go for the tour uniting the funk and soul legends and Lionel Richie, as the start of the trek was briefly paused after Richie became ill mid-concert during the opening night performance in Minneapolis in June.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of uniting

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The Flock fallout is expanding with Hopkinton, Massachusetts, joining the growing number of Commonwealth communities turning off the technology that uses cameras to scan license plates and record details like a car's make, model and color.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Jenna Bissonnette has been hired as Managing Director, working out of the NYC office, with Jenna Galan joining her on the East Coast as Director, Talent and Partnerships.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

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