This month, Austria’s Greens joined the governing coalition in Vienna, led by the right-wing conservative People’s Party, a coupling that would have been unthinkable a few years ago.
Source: tatoeba (8462251)
Coupling
/ˈkʌplɪŋ/
Synonyms for "coupling" (162 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (33)
Strong matches (48)
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Noun(17 words)
conjugationconnectconnect verbconnectingconnectionconnectorcouplercoupling devicedockingfield interactionfittinginteractinterfacinginterlinkinterlockinterrelationjoin
Verb(1 words)
couple together
Related words (81)
Noun(23 words)
Adjective(1 words)
mechanical interaction
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adultery, agglomeration, agglutination, aggregation, ankle.
- Sentence evidence is available for coupling, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "coupling".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "coupling"
Keep "coupling" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "coupling" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "coupling", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "coupling" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesaction verbconnecterconnectionconnectiveconnectorconnexiondeviceinteractionmechanical devicemechanismprocessrelationshipsexsex activitysexual activitysexual practice
Showing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
16 entriesCollocations
10 entriescouple ofcouple upcouple withcoupling constantcoupling mechanismdegree of couplingelectrical couplingmechanical couplingstrong couplingtight coupling
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
8 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
It is the first British yard in which every activity of hump marshalling, except for the driving of the hump locomotive and the uncoupling and coupling of wagons, is fully automatic or drastically simplified by modern aids.
Source: wiktionary
The lack of coupling means that the elements of our system are better isolated from each other and from change. This isolation makes it easier to understand each element of the system.
Source: wiktionary
The biggest film of March 1992 was “Basic Instinct,” an erotic thriller featuring an established movie star in explicit onscreen couplings with a sexy up-and-comer.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "coupling"?
Closest matches include adultery, agglomeration, agglutination, aggregation, ankle.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "coupling"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.