COUPLED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

coupled 1 of 2

adjective

as in connected

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2 of 2

verb

past tense of couple

as in combined

to come together to form a single unit at Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers couple to form the Ohio

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as in integrated

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole if you couple the two extension cords, the connection should be long enough to reach the next room

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Keep the model layer, retrieval layer, semantic layer and integration layer loosely coupled wherever possible. — Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 First, a dual-layer receiver comprising a perovskite laser cell coupled to a thermoelectric generator was designed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 After Terry entered the villa earlier in the season as a bombshell, alongside Caleb McDaniel and Sol Mýa, she initially got coupled up with Gabriel Vasconcelos due to a fan vote. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 His alma mater, Stoneman Douglas, was for kids with big-league dreams — kids like Luzardo, Anthony, Coby Mayo and Anthony Rizzo — who coupled those dreams with big-league frames. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Caleb coupled up with Jaiden Bacciocco while in Casa, and the two of them returned to the villa together. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 10 July 2026 Single Sagittarians could meet someone witty and unconventional, while those who are coupled discover that old agreements no longer suit them. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 If dark matter is coupled to dark energy, dark matter particles could interact with one another through a new, long-range force that is separate from gravity. — Quanta Magazine, 22 June 2026 America coupled Caleb up with Kenzie, Jen with Gabriel, and Sol with Sincere. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 June 2026

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Finally, in 2023, the two finally connected face-to-face at Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July White party.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
This radical experiment in community empowerment offers a vision for a different model of health and care, underpinned by connected, resilient communities that support people in everyday life.

— Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of connected

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The Ravens also went with an all-rookie running back rotation, and the trio of fifth-round pick Adam Randall and undrafted rookies Elijah Tau-Tolliver and Dontae McMillan combined for 128 rushing yards on 31 carries.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Collaborating with Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic, the team has developed high-definition panels combined with physical characters.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

The property includes a deck, an attached garage, native landscaping, and access to hiking, dining, and shopping.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Each home will have an attached two-car garage, with additional street parking incorporated throughout the development.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of attached

Verb

The phrase fused long-standing claims that alligators preferred Black flesh with newer stories of Black children being used to attract the reptiles.

— The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
There are six red flags of CDR that signify an identity fused to work, where self-worth depends on achievement.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fused

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Frequent population movements linked to mining and people fleeing armed conflict add another complication, as people can move before surveillance teams are able to follow up with them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Interestingly enough, before Chandler was cast in the role, Josh Brolin was linked with the part.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of linked

Adjective

In doing so, Coleman emphasized a ruling from 1938 in favor of the Pittsburgh Pirates against a radio station that placed observers on the rooftop of a building adjacent to Forbes Field to watch the game for a broadcast without paying the Pirates.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Judge Alsup's opinion on training as fair use has not been tested on appeal, and other judges have reached different conclusions on adjacent facts.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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