Definition of compilenext
as in to collect
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book

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Recent Examples of compile Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common in Wisconsin as climate change forces the state's weather to become wetter and warmer, according to a new report compiled by scientists and experts statewide. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Amazon is expected to have negative free cash flow in 2026, according to Wall Street estimates compiled by FactSet. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 Museum officials plan to compile the materials into a book and/or exhibit to share with the public, Rinkenberger said. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026 Much of this data is compiled by the Saudi’s Fashion Futures program, which works with businesses, investors and others to identify trends and provides insights and connections to help capture opportunities for companies in the country’s fashion and retail sectors. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compile
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  • During this pivotal stretch TCU collected Quad 1 wins over Iowa State and Oklahoma State and now also own a quality Quad 2 win over the Mountaineers, who now likely need to make a run in the Big 12 Tournament to make the field of 68.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Returning to the surface during Artemis III and Artemis IV, astronauts will capture observations, set up experiments and collect samples from their south pole landing site, the specifics of which remain to be determined.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026

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“Compile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compile. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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