compiling

present participle of compile
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 As the Lions get back in action in MLS after compiling a 4-9-2 record, here is their upcoming schedule and the results of their previous matches. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 The selection process begins during the competition, with FIFA’s Technical Study Group compiling a shortlist of standout performers. Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Church, who had recently moved from his home state of North Carolina, had started compiling the tracks that would become his 2006 debut, Sinners Like Me. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026 While there is always a bit of a blowout risk for the Rig Hands, Simmons is out on the floor plenty and has proven capable of compiling points in relatively efficient fashion. Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026 Kennedy is set to start the process of compiling a list of injuries that are presumed to be caused by Covid shots. Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 8 July 2026 Despite those setbacks, Fisher continued pursuing the recognition with help from longtime friend Jeff Thoke, who spent years researching Fisher's military service and compiling hundreds of pages of historical records for military officials. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Although people move through public spaces every day, compiling a comprehensive digital record of those movements reveals far more than any officer on a street corner ever could. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 1 July 2026 Rather than compiling a single concert or constructing a traditional tour document, the Mars Volta invited fans directly into the creative process. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compiling
collecting
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  • French biotech company bioMérieux tracks trends in gastrointestinal pathogens by collecting test results from a network of laboratories.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Cyanotype workshops begin with collecting local plants and flowers, then using sunlight to create blue-toned prints.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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