couple with

phrasal verb

coupled with; coupling with; couples with

: to join or combine (something) with (something else)

The exhibit couples poems with paintings.

—usually used as (be) coupled with

An oil spill coupled with strong winds brought disaster.

The team's win, coupled with a loss by their rivals, put them in first place.

Examples of couple with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This vulnerability is exponentially magnified for those with limited financial means, who face a devastating double jeopardy: inadequate financial resources coupled with insufficient support systems for navigating the challenges of older age and caregiving. —Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

Trump’s comments, coupled with the opening of a new international airport in the capital Nuuk, have already boosted arrivals and more are expected. —Reuters, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025

The return to war in Gaza has dragged in the Houthis and could portend an eventual attack on Iran The renewal of war in Gaza, coupled with conflict involving the Houthis, could lead to further escalation including Iran. —Daniel Estrin, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025

Overall, the simple, beginner-friendly operation coupled with an affordable price makes this a great buy. —Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025