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compile

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kəm-ˈpī(-ə)l

Definition of compile

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 Long-term, successful brands actively compile and share performance data. — Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Over 43,300 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over Russia and illegally annexed Crimea in June, July and August, according to Defense Ministry data compiled by The Associated Press, although some clearly hit their targets. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 In the image compiled by the high schoolers, these H II regions are already visible in the areas of bright pink light. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 Our staff compiled a list of 100 things, coaches, players and teams to know. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compile

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Earlier this year, Johnson ordered Chicago police to collect evidence for possible felony charges against agents.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
After varying the ratios of grass to hay and corn, the milk was then collected to make Cantal cheese and analyzed both in labs and by a jury of consumer experts.

— Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

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