coapted

Definition of coaptednext
past tense of coapt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coapted
Verb
  • Seven stacks of tiny paper cups were arranged to the left, next to packets of Nescafé, pouches of two-minute noodles, and a double gas burner connected to the cylinder—the main tool of his trade.
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • White Settlement detectives collaborated with agencies across North Texas to determine whether the three suspects were connected to similar incidents in the Metroplex, according to the statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Much of the activity is linked to the jet streams, currents of typically very fast-moving air in the mid-latitudes of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, Rutz said.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The Raiders had been linked to several free-agent veterans in free agency including Joe Flacco, who’s since re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, Russell Wilson, and Jimmy Garoppolo, but there’s one name gaining more steam in recent days.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Elijah Brown survived and joined his family during the Wednesday morning press conference.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Mohsen joined the festival as a Senior Programmer in 2023 and was promoted to Head of Programming in 2024.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sixth grader Starry Hampton said the students were united in their effort to protest ICE.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Many Wisconsinites know the Republican Party was founded in Ripon, when 54 of its about 100 voters united under a new banner to oppose the expansion of slavery in 1854.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Much of the government’s secrecy around UFOs and UAP is tied to national security concerns, according to Diamond.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Kings had the worst record in the NBA as recently as March 9, but after winning seven of their last 14 games they are now tied with the Utah Jazz for the fifth-worst record in the league.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Before its sale, the bottle was reconditioned at the distillery; that bespoke label was re-adhered and the cork and capsule of the bottle replaced.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.
    Essence, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Nuggets clamped it down from there, turning two Portland misses and a Johnson theft into an 8-0 run and a 98-80 lead.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, a locking feature keeps the plates clamped shut for easier, safer storage in your bag.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Coapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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