compends

Definition of compendsnext
plural of compend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compends
Noun
  • The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
  • By 2010, the International Telecommunications Union reported trillions of messages sent yearly, turning SMS into a global cultural habit that shaped abbreviations like LOL and BRB.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Any new boxed set in the series of Beach Boys compendiums that have been released sequentially over the years has been highly anticipated by hardcore fans.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Dozens of Dilbert books were published over 30 years, including anniversary compendiums and humorous self-help guides, like 1998’s The Joy of Work.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The data would also be searchable by borough, district and school, and presented with data visualizations, summaries and supporting information.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Some examples include calculating protein macros for a recipe, generating side-by-side comparison tables from multiple tabs, and creating summaries of long documents or websites.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Weapon stockpiles across the region are reportedly under strain as some Gulf states have used a significant portion of their interceptor inventories.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
  • According to the company, the layouts within the fulfillment center are optimized for high-SKU density, and are designed to enable rapid picking across deep garment inventories and high-volume footwear assortments.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Gulf sovereign wealth funds maintained their pace of investments in the first quarter, despite nearly a third of the period taking place during the war, according to data by consultancy Global SWF first seen by Semafor, but the outlines of their strategy going forward is far murkier.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Story details for the second season are being kept quiet, though it’s expected the show will follow the broad outlines of season one, where Glover and Erskine’s characters were hired by a mysterious spy agency to take on new identities and carry out missions around the world.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Compends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compends. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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