compiles

present tense third-person singular of compile
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of compiles Or, visit our Voter Guide that compiles all of our race-specific coverage into one place. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026 Janney also compiles plenty of cackles as Polly’s newly sober sister, Silda. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Nominated for five Critics Choice Documentary Awards, the film compiles footage William Greaves shot in 1972 of a gathering of Harlem Renaissance luminaries at Duke Ellington’s townhouse. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 The League compiles various statistics and publishes extensive reports on a number of topics. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 The video posted by @LiviesHQ compiles drafts of drawings, recordings of 3D animations, and more. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026 This independent organization compiles lists of needs for developing communities (think school supplies or clothing), and guests can bring these items from home to give to those in need. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Both numbers appear in an April 2026 FEDS Note from the Federal Reserve Board, which compiles three separate federal instruments and reports what each found. — Ajay Pundhir, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Revisions are a normal part of the process when BLS compiles the report each month. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiles
collects
Verb
  • Nuyarn said the open-net structure allows moisture vapor to escape before sweat collects against the skin.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Introduced in 2021, ADS collects and summarizes medical evidence from veterans' service and treatment records.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Compiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiles. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster