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verb

past tense of compile
as in collected
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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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026 The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026 Translated to the realities of Los Angeles (navigated a few years back when Jenn Harris, Stephanie Breijo and I compiled a guide to the city’s best diners), that might mean a short drive. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 While the High Court case is compiled, more protests are planned, including a fun run in Brisbane – from a river to the sea – to try to involve the broader public, who may not care about war in Gaza, but should care, organizers argue, about government attempts to censor speech. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 All the data compiled at these observatories play a fundamental role not only for life on Earth, but also for the possibilities of its development beyond our planet. ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026 Jake McGuirk compiled four tallies and four assists as Norwell doubled up Westford Academy 14-7. Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. Jennifer Babich, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026 Figures compiled by firm L2 Data suggested that, as of Thursday, Democrats had a 15-point edge over Republicans in early and absentee voting. Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiled
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  • Staff conducted 1,259 Live Scan fingerprint services and collected 604 pounds of drugs during take-back events.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In some cases, data may be collected now with the possibility of future decryption attempts.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • This must include standardized mechanisms for clinicians, users, and families to report serious psychological harms linked to chatbot use, with mandatory public disclosure of aggregated data.
    Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The alleged success of Housing First does not come from aggregated homelessness data, but from case studies of different homelessness programs.
    Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • The package also includes accrued benefits like retirement, pension or healthcare.
    Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Long criticized by fiscal hawks and ratings agencies as a one-time fix, sweeping accrued money out of TIF districts has increasingly become a short-term lifeline for both the city and — especially this year — Chicago Public Schools.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The Caribbean-facing region of Quintana Roo has some of Mexico's busiest and most built-up beachfronts, but visitors looking for a more serene escape will love still-secret destinations like Mahahual.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • While the Classic looks a little more built-up, and has what may be a larger, physical rotating bezel, both watches have what’s known in some circles as a squircle design.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

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“Compiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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