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
In addition to providing a large network of shelters with adoption services and other programs, the organization compiles insights and analytics from more than 10,000 shelters and rescue groups across the nation.
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Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Hutchinson compiles and edits letters to the editor for the Opinion pages in addition to her role on the board.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
An agent that autonomously queries cameras and compiles reports sounds efficient, but if the underlying detectors produce false positives, the agent only amplifies errors at scale.
—Calvin Yadav, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Data from the Institute, which compiles reports from the anonymous accounts of its customers, also showed that more expensive gas has pulled some spending away from discretionary items, defined as those outside groceries, gas, and utilities.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Data from the Institute, which compiles reports from the anonymous accounts of its customers, also showed that more expensive gas has pulled some spending away from discretionary items, defined as those outside groceries, gas, and utilities.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The California Governor's Race Candidate Guide compiles more than 20 hours of interviews with top-polling candidates and presents them in a side-by-side, issue-by-issue format.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Hutchinson compiles and edits letters to the editor for the Opinion pages in addition to her role on the board.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
An agent that autonomously queries cameras and compiles reports sounds efficient, but if the underlying detectors produce false positives, the agent only amplifies errors at scale.
—Calvin Yadav, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Data from the Institute, which compiles reports from the anonymous accounts of its customers, also showed that more expensive gas has pulled some spending away from discretionary items, defined as those outside groceries, gas, and utilities.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Data from the Institute, which compiles reports from the anonymous accounts of its customers, also showed that more expensive gas has pulled some spending away from discretionary items, defined as those outside groceries, gas, and utilities.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The California Governor's Race Candidate Guide compiles more than 20 hours of interviews with top-polling candidates and presents them in a side-by-side, issue-by-issue format.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiles
collects
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The contract shows cities are responsible for key costs – including operations, transportation and security – while FIFA collects revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, broadcast rights and merchandise.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The district regularly collects and tests dead birds throughout the county as part of its West Nile virus surveillance program.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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“Compiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiles. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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