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
While everyone's compiling this month's snaps for a January photo dump, Bella Hadid is a little behind and only just posted her Christmas carousel to Instagram.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
Sam Hodde / Getty Images McCarthy spent 13 seasons as head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2018, compiling an overall record of 125-77-2, including a win over the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in 2011.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 19 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.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2026
Writing isn’t about compiling a list of rules and then obeying them.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
First, Okmin and the coach spend six to eight weeks compiling a list of 40 or 50 sources, seeking out a representative sample of positive and negative experiences.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
That was her only loss after compiling a 98-match winning streak.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Spellacy has spent the last four seasons with the OHL’s Winsdor Spitfires, compiling 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) this season.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Those tasks include a wide variety of responsible, confidential and complex clerical duties; compiling, typing and proofreading documents; compiling and maintaining confidential materials; and responding to inquiries.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
Sam Hodde / Getty Images McCarthy spent 13 seasons as head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2018, compiling an overall record of 125-77-2, including a win over the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in 2011.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 19 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.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2026
Writing isn’t about compiling a list of rules and then obeying them.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
First, Okmin and the coach spend six to eight weeks compiling a list of 40 or 50 sources, seeking out a representative sample of positive and negative experiences.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
That was her only loss after compiling a 98-match winning streak.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Spellacy has spent the last four seasons with the OHL’s Winsdor Spitfires, compiling 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) this season.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Those tasks include a wide variety of responsible, confidential and complex clerical duties; compiling, typing and proofreading documents; compiling and maintaining confidential materials; and responding to inquiries.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiling
collecting
Verb
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Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene and were collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, the site is likely collecting considerably more from the client than what you get paid.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Compiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiling. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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