as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound
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as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
a compound word
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
the German language's propensity for compounding words
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Recent Examples of compound
Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant compound your body produces in small amounts.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
The global headwear market was $26.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 percent to 2030.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025
The pain of feeling misunderstood and the fear of dishonoring her grandmother compounded her grief.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Ellwood spoke to Betsy Dingman, who built a family compound on Little Pipe Cay in the Exumas with her late husband, Wall Street mogul Michael Dingman.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant compound your body produces in small amounts.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Adjective
It is estimated by market research that the modular construction industry, which is perhaps the latest trend in construction, will reach $141.8 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
The global headwear market was $26.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 percent to 2030.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
This dynamic was itself problematic but was compounded when the 1997 Asian financial crisis led to a string of Malaysia’s biggest companies being bailed out by the state, creating conditions ripe for rent-seeking behavior.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025
The pain of feeling misunderstood and the fear of dishonoring her grandmother compounded her grief.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
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Russell came up with a paint mixture that delivered a glaze-like sheen, making the paintings otherworldly.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Swift herself received a version of the same mixture when she was shown on the Jumbotron.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Incidents are increasing now because people are hungry and people are trying to survive, and that is going to also have an effect on society.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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The reception for each volume of Love, Death & Robots has steadily increased since volume one dropped in March 2019, with the volume three boasting a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Sirens, Netflix’s big budget drama release this month, drops on May 22.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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This delivery and presence is wholly original but feels connected to this history and craft of standup.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Heiss felt toward the relationship between them a kind of atavistic idealism, which connected the experience to relationships between the Greek erastes and eromenos.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The Calvin Klein Motive Cotton Lightly Lined Bralette is underwire-free and made from a cotton-elastane blend.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The lightweight cream blends easily into the skin and is nearly invisible, so there’s no need to worry about any chalky residue.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Natural Elements While composite decking might be popular, natural colors and even natural wood remains a top pick for decks in 2025.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Our methodology behind these grades includes assigning value to each draft slot and each prospect picked, as well as the value of the position the prospect plays, and coming up with a composite value, which is represented by a grade.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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While the idea of being coupled up by one's thirties is frequently glorified online, Pat, who works in a corporate job, wants to focus on herself.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is an excellent period to focus on dating if single or increasing the spark in your rapport if coupled up.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Scandium is used in aluminum alloys for aerospace parts, while yttrium is used in LEDs and solid oxide fuel cells, according to Stanford Advanced Materials, a scandium supplier.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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As an All-in-One 14-port docking station there are plenty of ports housed withing the square and compact aluminum alloy case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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