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 Give me a mock compiled by an actual football expert who has years of experience in this realm and done the hours of homework (via studying game tape and talking to NFL personnel and scouts) over this slop. Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 By compiling a vast database of this material and sharing it through impactful social videos, the project has reached millions, providing vital eyewitness testimonies and interactive resources to document the atrocities faced by the people of Gaza. Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Reported by Michael Deeds The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compile
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  • Robinson collected eight sacks and 145 tackles over his two seasons in Carolina.
    Tobias Bass, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Along with Lee, second baseman Luis Arraez collected three hits and stole his team-leading fourth base of the season.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Compile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compile. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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