COMPENDS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

compends

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The recall notice includes brand abbreviations and some product descriptions, including use-by dates, but does not mention specific retailers, restaurants or product names.

— Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
One of football betting’s favourite abbreviations and the concept is refreshingly uncomplicated.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Definition of abbreviations

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Among the books found missing from UCLA's collections were classic compendiums of Chinese cultural heritage.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 July 2026
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

Definition of compendiums

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To absolutely no one’s surprise, Google’s search-result AI summaries have led to a drop in traffic for everyone, Ars included.

— Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
At a Glance creates bullet-point summaries of existing articles, while BBC Style Assist helps edit regional stories in the broadcaster’s signature style and voice.

— Milad Jalalian Ebrahimi, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Definition of summaries

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Gasoline prices are beginning to disconnect from oil prices, instead trading on storage levels, or inventories, according to Rob Thummel, senior portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital Advisors LLC.

— Kevin Crowley, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
And while the geopolitical situation can ease quickly, market fundamentals—primarily low inventories—are much more difficult to resolve.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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Room outlines, hallways, window locations, and major architectural elements are displayed at actual size.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 July 2026
As the graphic below outlines, that focus towards the right side has been a feature of Arteta’s side for some time — but the skew is increasing as greater responsibility is given to Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of outlines

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Follow Sabrina Reed on Forbes for more coverage of what’s airing on television, like her weekly recaps/analysis of Lucky, and explainers on what’s happening in the entertainment industry that’s impacting consumers.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Activities and entertainment On the ship, entertainment is limited to lectures by the staff and onboard research scientists, which occur throughout the day and at nightly recaps, which double as briefings for the next day's activities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of recaps

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The New York Times first reported Tuesday that two COVID vaccine papers and abstracts of studies on a shingles vaccine were blocked by FDA officials.

— Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 May 2026
In addition, the Times learned that FDA officials did not allow agency scientists to submit two abstracts for studies on Shingrix, a shingles vaccine, to a major drug safety conference.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026

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