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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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Verb
Adult conversions to Catholicism had been falling steadily since the early 2000s, according to data compiled by Georgetown University. Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 Julia Kipperman compiled 13 goals as Nauset defeated Sharon 18-7. Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026 The company relies on the US government for the largest share of its revenue, with contracts worth close to $900 million with the Pentagon last year, along with smaller contracts for ICE, as well as Treasury and other government agencies, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Government. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026 The real estate roundup is compiled from news releases and written by Business Editor Samantha Gowen. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026 After returning home, Angela compiled clips from the trip into a video and posted it online, not expecting much. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 The data was compiled in six major cities across the United States, including Chicago. Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 Officials compiled relevant information to brief the Secretary of State and other department officials, as well as engaged with stakeholders such as private energy companies. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026 There were 113 inspections conducted between March 22 and March 28, according to the data compiled by the Star-Telegram. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiled
Verb
  • Platforms would be barred from using information collected and stored in the age assurance system, or in appeals, for anything but age assurance, and would have to delete the information within 10 days of an age determination or appeal resolution, per the bill text.
    State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Allard said police allege that more than $39,000 collected through the cash wheel was misappropriated and never went to any local sports.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Haunting and wonderful images coalesce then dissipate, or recur without a sense of aggregated force.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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