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
The Redwings have been great, too, compiling a 449-109 record during Heidkamp’s 18-year tenure.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Walls replaces Wells, who was head coach at DP since 2011, compiling a 137-48 record, including a state title in 2017.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 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, 17 Feb. 2026
Mazzarella and some of Kelly’s other former coaches started compiling a list of those who went on to coach at some level.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Quintana has been an above-league-average starting pitcher the past four seasons, compiling nearly 9 WAR during that time.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Walls replaces Wells, who was head coach at DP since 2011, compiling a 137-48 record, including a state title in 2017.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 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, 17 Feb. 2026
Mazzarella and some of Kelly’s other former coaches started compiling a list of those who went on to coach at some level.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Quintana has been an above-league-average starting pitcher the past four seasons, compiling nearly 9 WAR during that time.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiling
collecting
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Google is accused of collecting cellular data from Android users that the company allegedly purchased from mobile carriers.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Local police issued an autopsy order to determine the cause of death and started collecting security camera footage and testimony from hotel staff, according to reports.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Compiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiling. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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