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
That is the inherent danger in compiling Jewish lists.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 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
Lauren Ross, a registered nurse with the neonatal intensive care unit at the Kaiser campus, said her colleagues are working 16-hour shifts, compiling 120 hours of work in two weeks.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Williams had plenty of success against the Seahawks’ talented unit in the two regular-season meetings, compiling 96 and 85 rushing + receiving yards in those contests while garnering 39 total touches.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Yantis was the head coach at Valor Christian in Colorado the two years before coming to Prestonwood, earning state runner-up finishes each season while compiling a record of 20-2.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
After compiling a 20-36 record with no playoff appearances with Gang Green, some may question why Saleh received another coaching opportunity.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 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
Lauren Ross, a registered nurse with the neonatal intensive care unit at the Kaiser campus, said her colleagues are working 16-hour shifts, compiling 120 hours of work in two weeks.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Williams had plenty of success against the Seahawks’ talented unit in the two regular-season meetings, compiling 96 and 85 rushing + receiving yards in those contests while garnering 39 total touches.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Yantis was the head coach at Valor Christian in Colorado the two years before coming to Prestonwood, earning state runner-up finishes each season while compiling a record of 20-2.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
After compiling a 20-36 record with no playoff appearances with Gang Green, some may question why Saleh received another coaching opportunity.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiling
collecting
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More importantly, Becht said, collecting accurate data on how many people are experiencing homelessness allows the county to apply for the necessary resources to tackle the crisis.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The remailing program began in 1946, when the local postmaster and a businessman came up with Loveland’s stamp-collecting oddity.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Compiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiling. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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