as in accomplished
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as in fulfilled
to carry through (as a process) to completion
attempting more than his modest abilities could compass
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as in circled
to travel completely around
the great age of exploration, when ships of sail compassed the earth
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as in plotted
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
the rebels are compassing the assassination of the king
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as in surrounded
to form a circle around
a mysterious isle, compassed by treacherous seas
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
the concept that the earth is billions of years old is one that the average mind struggles to compass
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compassed
Adjective
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Martelli, herself an accomplished actor, has drawn persuasive and involving performances from her international cast.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026 -
Anna Leigh Waters, a prodigy from Delray Beach, Florida, is known as the most accomplished player in pickleball history.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In some ways, Rashad has fulfilled that promise.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The honor fulfilled late owner Joan Payson’ decades-old wish to retire the number after the Say Hey Kid’s playing days.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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During a time when Lane Kiffin once again became the target of fans everywhere, his new AD stepped up and circled the wagons.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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For three years, the Wizards’ braintrust has circled 2026 as the draft.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors alleged that, with the help of her father, Francisco Gonzalez, and her ex-boyfriend, Kai Faron Cordrey, the TikTok star plotted to kill Avery between 2020 and 2021.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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In Albany, Jeffries was part of a group of young Black and Latino lawmakers from New York City who played pickup basketball together and plotted legislative strategy over beers at a Bonefish Grill.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Folk music blared from a fenced area surrounded by rows of riot police in full gear.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Her blinkered perspective is consumed with semi-realized introspection and self-reprobation.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Verb
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There are also questions over the future of Vicario, with Kinsky having performed so well in goal over the final weeks of the season.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Earlier this year performed at the Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for best new artist alongside Addison Rae, Alex Warren, the Marías, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Katseye and Olivia Dean, who ended up taking home the award.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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“Compassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassed. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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