as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound
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as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
a compound word
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
the German language's propensity for compounding words
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Recent Examples of compound
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Rocket Lab's Venus Life Finder Billed as the first private mission to explore Venus, Rocket Lab is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch a small spacecraft to Venus in search of the building blocks of life, organic compounds, in the cloud layers of Venus.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Orbbec expects its revenue from robotics to post a compound annual growth rate of about 100% over the next three to five years.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
That precision compounds over time, making growth faster and more sustainable than broad, unfocused marketing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Officials said the building where the explosion occurred was used to manufacture cast boosters used in commercial mining and were comprised of TNT and RDX compounds.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Rocket Lab's Venus Life Finder Billed as the first private mission to explore Venus, Rocket Lab is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch a small spacecraft to Venus in search of the building blocks of life, organic compounds, in the cloud layers of Venus.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The global off-road vehicle market size was estimated at just over $22 billion in 2022, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% from 2023 to 2030, according to Grand View Research, and cited by Sackrison.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Orbbec expects its revenue from robotics to post a compound annual growth rate of about 100% over the next three to five years.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Earle-Sears campaign’s struggles were compounded by the silence from the top of her party.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
That precision compounds over time, making growth faster and more sustainable than broad, unfocused marketing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
Noun
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Silgranit sinks can be cleaned with a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, which will need to sit for at least an hour if there are any hard water deposits before being rinsed and dried.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Shape mixture into 36 meatballs; place in a shallow baking pan.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The impact of the government shutdown increased as the Senate repeatedly failed to advance legislation to end the funding lapse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Reuters reported that the government was preparing to increase usage of crypto assets in its oil exports to overcome the US sanctions.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This can then aid you in targeting your audience, guiding you in adjusting prices to consumer needs, and even lead you to use AI to personalize marketing messages to better connect with certain groups.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Steve Madden Faux Wool Trench Coat For travelers headed to chilly destinations, this faux-wool trench is the ultimate blend of warmth and sophistication.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Originally designed to embalm the dead, plastination is now being used to improve the functionality and durability of advanced composite materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The researchers emphasized that policy support is crucial for accelerating this transition and building a robust recycling system.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Boston Dynamics couples perception (IMUs, cameras, possibly LiDAR) with these controllers to enable rapid reflexive responses.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exes, who briefly but intensely coupled up last year on season 6 of the Peacock hit, didn’t exactly end on the best terms.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Honda has recalled over 400,000 vehicles due to an issue with 18-inch alloy wheels that could detach from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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By changing the ratio of lithium to aluminum, the team tuned how much of the alloy shifted into the fast-moving beta phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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