coapting

verb

Definition of coaptingnext
present participle of coapt
as in connecting

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  1. connecting
  2. linking
  3. uniting
  4. joining
  5. clipping
  6. tying
Verb
  • The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For example, a student can start connecting with alums through a LinkedIn search.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • The emphasis on connectivity between spaces continues in the primary suite, a duplex with an open staircase linking the sleeping accommodation on the upper deck to an equally private office and sitting room on the main deck below.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • During the investigation, Hogan’s head was found in Gein’s house, linking him to her disappearance.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of linking
Verb
  • Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Hungarian oak balances the three, providing depth while uniting the finishes into one balanced flavor profile.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • Coming in seven shades and retailing for $48, the product marks Valentino’s third lipstick to date, joining the Rosso Valentino and Liquirosso families, the latter being a two-in-one matte lip and cheek color that launched in 2023.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Springsteen is among a long list of A-list stars who’ve lined up to support the Harris/Walz campaign, joining Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, Lil Nas X, Maren Morris, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Stevie Nicks, Cardi B, Katy Perry and many more.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of joining
Verb
  • In reality, though, because the TCL’s tone mapping is not as effective as that of the Samsung TV, the TCL’s brightness can cause clipping and leave the image looking ‘peaky’ and unbalanced.
    John Archer, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Crowder has spent much of the past thirty-odd years clipping them into shape.
    Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of clipping
Verb
  • That challenge is also led by Missouri, which made many of the same legal arguments tying its finances to MOHELA’s revenues.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This practice of self-tying not only provided solace but also ignited a deeper exploration into kink.
    Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tying
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“Coapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coapting. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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