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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
Paktyawal is the 12th person to die in 2026, according to agency information compiled by Reuters. Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026 Tagovailoa compiled a 44-32 record during six seasons as the Dolphins’ starting quarterback. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 The study, which compiled data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) annual health and hygiene inspections, ranked a number of popular cruise lines as the most sanitary. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026 Four Fort Worth food establishments were closed for water issues during a recent health inspection and roaches were found at several others, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026 But all made their teams’ top 10s, as compiled by The Athletic’s Keith Law. Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026 The annual list compiled by the consumer advice site placed one Oklahoma city higher than most, with a mention in the top 15 spots and two others in the top 50 nationwide. Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026 Sean also produced last year’s box set, Power to the People, which compiled audio from the concerts. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026 With so much uncertainty, JPMorgan’s trading desk compiled two scenarios for the war. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiled
Verb
  • But with more than $130,000 collected so far, the clubs should be able to cover construction and temporary housing costs, Goodman said.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The intensity heightened even further when Millbury sophomore Ryan Nikiforow (10 points, 8 rebounds) collected two offensive rebounds to extend the ensuing possession.
    Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 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
  • 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
  • Military members are supposed to receive accrued pay after the shutdown is over.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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 18 Mar. 2026.

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