1
as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united
the coupling between two train cars
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2
as in mergers
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
credited with the coupling of several existing ideas into a single thesis
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Recent Examples of couplings
Investigators found that in both cases, gas pipes feeding the homes had pulled loose from their couplings as soil expanded and contracted, allowing dangerous levels of gas to build up, setting the stage for the explosions.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Websites developed tags around fandoms, couplings, style, and subgenre.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Plus plenty of love couplings between the characters of Kala and Wolfgang, Nomi and Amanita, and Lito and Hernando!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Much of the equipment brought in from other places did not fit the fire hydrant and hose couplings that Baltimore used.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Ahead, a complete breakdown of all the couplings based on Julia Quinn's best-selling book series of the same name (to which the show has remained relatively true).
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
There are seven characters in the play but at least seven different romantic couplings, most of them conducted with proper British attitudes and stiff upper lips.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Pumps may malfunction or couplings may crack.
—Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 17 Jan. 2026
That revulsion, though, is usually expressed tonally rather than verbally—in the loveless couplings, or in the cold white privacy of yet another bathroom stall.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Websites developed tags around fandoms, couplings, style, and subgenre.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Plus plenty of love couplings between the characters of Kala and Wolfgang, Nomi and Amanita, and Lito and Hernando!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Much of the equipment brought in from other places did not fit the fire hydrant and hose couplings that Baltimore used.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Ahead, a complete breakdown of all the couplings based on Julia Quinn's best-selling book series of the same name (to which the show has remained relatively true).
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
There are seven characters in the play but at least seven different romantic couplings, most of them conducted with proper British attitudes and stiff upper lips.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Pumps may malfunction or couplings may crack.
—Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 17 Jan. 2026
That revulsion, though, is usually expressed tonally rather than verbally—in the loveless couplings, or in the cold white privacy of yet another bathroom stall.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couplings
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 20% year-on-year increase in transaction values resulted in the largest first-quarter haul on record, Bloomberg reported, thanks largely to several mega mergers and acquisitions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, nearly half of mergers and acquisitions activity in the consumer products industry came from divestitures, according to consulting firm Bain.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Police forces, including a SWAT unit, was deployed at major intersections in the capital to preserve peace and prevent any friction between the displaced and locals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In New York, these projects have ranged from curb extensions at intersections identified as dangerous by local residents to summer arts camps and conflict resolution training programs.—
Celina Su,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
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The merger, which went into effect July 1, 2022, was one of two consolidations of Evanston’s Catholic parishes.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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That commitment to theatrical releases is more important than ever to an industry that has seen a shrinking number of films in theaters, particularly after studio consolidations.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Every bite carried a different texture and flavor, begging you to try different combinations of components.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Among our favorite combinations are black with white, beige with black, and cream with brown.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Couplings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couplings. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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