couplings

noun

Definition of couplingsnext
plural of coupling
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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  1. mergers
  2. intersections
  3. combinations
Noun
  • While some recent mergers in tech and other industries sport larger dollar values, other numbers reveal the outsize impact of a Kroger-Albertsons combination.
    Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Some grocery mergers in major cities with a lot of competition such as San Francisco and New York have led to lower prices.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of mergers
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  • This year's Power Women oversee $33 trillion in GDP and influence the lives of more than 1 billion people, but their true impact flows from their positions at crucial intersections where industries and systems transform.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Start with audience research, identify value intersections and ensure your campaign addresses their needs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Six of his outings featured less than five minutes of total action — the Pacers typically preferred smaller frontcourt options and combinations.
    Tony East, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of combinations
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