as in collecting
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 compiling
Some Wikipedia editors are experts in a particular field or, through the process of editing Wikipedia, have become experts in the work of compiling an encyclopedia, while others are just well-meaning enthusiasts who strive to maintain the site’s standards.
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Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
The first two paragraphs recalled the Holocaust, and noted that compiling a list of Jews as precedent thereto.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
National Signing Day is Wednesday and the LA Daily News is compiling a list of the area’s high school athletes from the Class of 2026 who have signed an official agreement with a collegiate program.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The 21-year-old played 19 games with the IceHogs, compiling 10 points (two goals, eight assists).
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Other clients had identical claims in both groups and mistakenly believed the two firms that represented them were compiling the information into one claim, Thom said.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Rolling Stone has begun compiling a growing list of protest songs by NOFX, My Morning Jacket, Billy Bragg, and others.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
By looking back through all the data and compiling multiple observations, astronomers could filter out the interstellar visitor through the noise and track its movements.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
The first two paragraphs recalled the Holocaust, and noted that compiling a list of Jews as precedent thereto.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
National Signing Day is Wednesday and the LA Daily News is compiling a list of the area’s high school athletes from the Class of 2026 who have signed an official agreement with a collegiate program.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The 21-year-old played 19 games with the IceHogs, compiling 10 points (two goals, eight assists).
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Other clients had identical claims in both groups and mistakenly believed the two firms that represented them were compiling the information into one claim, Thom said.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Rolling Stone has begun compiling a growing list of protest songs by NOFX, My Morning Jacket, Billy Bragg, and others.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
By looking back through all the data and compiling multiple observations, astronomers could filter out the interstellar visitor through the noise and track its movements.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiling
collecting
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But if property taxes are eliminated, Cordrey said being able to quickly convert into a city, and start collecting income taxes, would mean residents could keep their services.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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From learning to drive stick shift and collecting vinyl records to playing board games and writing handwritten notes, the shift suggests that even in a digital-first generation, there’s a growing appetite for slowing down—and staying human.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Compiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiling. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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