as in collects
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 compiles
After its review, the board compiles recommendations and action items, then votes on which to send to a deputy chief in a memorandum.
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Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
To arrive at its figures, the firm compiles the number of job cuts companies have publicly announced.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The center-right foundation compiles the index, which measures the tax climate for businesses and consumers.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The WARNTracker also compiles historical data and keeps up to date on recent notices.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The cookbook compiles personal recipes from different members of the Texan family, including Terry's wife of 11 years, Tammy, his daughters Rachel and Lacey Lester and Lacey's husband Noah Lester.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
On average, a senior lives on less than $2,000 a month, according to figures the organization compiles annually.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This program compiles hundreds of open-access datasets, interactive tools, and trainings that are helping coastal communities effectively plan for the future and protect their shoreline.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
These insights are processed using AI algorithms and presented in the companion app, which compiles health scores and daily summaries.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
To arrive at its figures, the firm compiles the number of job cuts companies have publicly announced.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The center-right foundation compiles the index, which measures the tax climate for businesses and consumers.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The WARNTracker also compiles historical data and keeps up to date on recent notices.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The cookbook compiles personal recipes from different members of the Texan family, including Terry's wife of 11 years, Tammy, his daughters Rachel and Lacey Lester and Lacey's husband Noah Lester.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
On average, a senior lives on less than $2,000 a month, according to figures the organization compiles annually.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This program compiles hundreds of open-access datasets, interactive tools, and trainings that are helping coastal communities effectively plan for the future and protect their shoreline.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
These insights are processed using AI algorithms and presented in the companion app, which compiles health scores and daily summaries.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiles
collects
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How Often To Clean Your Dishwasher Food gradually accumulates and collects in spots like the drain, spray arms, and baskets, feeding mold and bacteria and reducing the flow of water.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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As the user grips the cup, the sticker collects microscopic traces of sweat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Compiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiles. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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