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 Most recent polls have still shown Risch with a lead over Achilles, although the margin of his lead has differed significantly, according to results compiled by The New York Times. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 Fox News Digital compiled records of 21 driving incidents involving NFL people dating back to 2024 that speak to drinking and driving, reckless driving or simply bad decision-making behind the wheel when viewed individually. Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Sales over $100 million have steadily increased since the milestone was first hit in 2007 and last year, 11 US homes sold for more than $100 million, according to data compiled by Jonathan Miller, director of markets at StreetMatrix. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 In data compiled by the WHO's Global Health Observatory from the years 2017-2021, just 28% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Nigeria were still alive, five years later. Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compile
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  • Our eyes collect far more information than our brains can process, so the brain constantly filters what deserves attention.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This allowed Amanda to collect data and better understand the scale and specific needs of local families before the summer.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Compile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compile. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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