What does "coupled" mean?

simple past and past participle of couple

What is a synonym for "coupled"?

Common synonyms include: conjugated, connected, accessory, accompanying, affiliate, affiliated.

Coupled

//ˈkʌpəld// verb

verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of couple form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks wordnet
2
joined together especially in a pair or pairs wordnet

Synonyms

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conjugated connected accessory accompanying affiliate affiliated

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"Sea level rise, coupled with storm surge, will continue to increase the risk of major coastal impacts on transportation infrastructure, including both temporary and permanent flooding of airports, ports and harbors, roads, rail lines, tunnels, and bridges."

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