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compound

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adjective

compound

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verb

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Recent Examples of compound
Noun
Ellwood spoke to Betsy Dingman, who built a family compound on Little Pipe Cay in the Exumas with her late husband, Wall Street mogul Michael Dingman. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 3 May 2025 Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant compound your body produces in small amounts. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
Adjective
It is estimated by market research that the modular construction industry, which is perhaps the latest trend in construction, will reach $141.8 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025 The global headwear market was $26.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 percent to 2030. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
This dynamic was itself problematic but was compounded when the 1997 Asian financial crisis led to a string of Malaysia’s biggest companies being bailed out by the state, creating conditions ripe for rent-seeking behavior. Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025 The pain of feeling misunderstood and the fear of dishonoring her grandmother compounded her grief. Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for compound
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
Noun
  • As soon as the mixture starts frothing, it’s served in small cups, similar to those used for espresso.
    Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
  • Fill cabbage leaves with meat and rice mixture, one at a time, starting with the largest leaves.
    Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Net income increased almost thirteenfold last year to $192.4 million from $15.3 million in 2023.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The Tribeca Creators Market will take place from June 9 to 11, and connect rising filmmakers and content creators with industry executives, financiers, and distributors to foster the production of indie projects.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
  • The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).
    Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The Calvin Klein Motive Cotton Lightly Lined Bralette is underwire-free and made from a cotton-elastane blend.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 May 2025
  • Kraft Buffalo Style Mayonnaise Fans of buffalo wings will enjoy this thick, smooth blend.
    Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Last year, visitors to the St. Petersburg, Florida, museum had a similar experience, chatting with AI Dalí by picking up a phone inspired by one of his most famous surrealist composite objects, the Lobster Telephone.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Microfiber composite balls naturally resist moisture.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Verb
  • Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.
    Bethany Brown, People.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • This lunation might crack open your walls, whether you’re coupled or single.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Wanting to spread the love, their graphic designer friend, Katie Leppert, thought of an idea to help their single wedding guests couple up.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • This feat is achieved by giving the bike part a negative charge and the solid material (an aluminum alloy) a positive charge.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 May 2025

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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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