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
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august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Complaints from parents about the smell from the construction first came at the Meet the Teacher event, and a preliminary air quality test was conducted on Aug. 1, which showed elevated levels of compounds in the air that could potentially be harmful.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
According to a report from Grandview Research, the market was valued at $11.76 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $20.29 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 8.2 percent.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
The remarkable outcome compounded a broader collapse in Tehran’s strategic posture that had begun the preceding year, when Israel decimated the regime’s most valuable asset—the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah—and Iran’s foothold in Syria crumbled alongside Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In both the novel and the report, Afghan fighters—many of them with day jobs as American security contractors—fire from the rooftops as the Marines penetrate a warren of mud-walled compounds.
—Book Marks
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Complaints from parents about the smell from the construction first came at the Meet the Teacher event, and a preliminary air quality test was conducted on Aug. 1, which showed elevated levels of compounds in the air that could potentially be harmful.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
However, the compound effect makes these timelines worthwhile.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
According to a report from Grandview Research, the market was valued at $11.76 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $20.29 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 8.2 percent.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Verb
Two injuries to starting infielders — possibly significant injuries — compounded Colorado’s third straight loss at home.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
The remarkable outcome compounded a broader collapse in Tehran’s strategic posture that had begun the preceding year, when Israel decimated the regime’s most valuable asset—the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah—and Iran’s foothold in Syria crumbled alongside Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
Noun
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Chop the cooked chicken and toss it with the hot sauce mixture.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Companies are often using a mixture of different AI models for various tasks, running open offerings for those with less complexity and paying companies like OpenAI for the most powerful products.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The addition of more NFL programming increases the value.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump also targeted Walmart after the retailer warned its prices would increase to absorb the cost of his tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This new sleeper train service aims to connect over 100 cities with affordable overnight train routes, including Copenhagen.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Oxbow Bridge has been destroyed by fire, cutting off a key route that connects the rural Arizona community of Cibola in La Paz County to California.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Featuring a blend of SPF 30, mandarin-peel extract, light-adjusting technology, luminous pearls, and microcrystals, this foundation refines skin texture, reduces the look of hyperpigmentation, and smooths fine lines.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Titan suffered a catastrophic implosion due to structural failure of its carbon fiber composite pressure hull and the carbon fiber hull showed signs of fatigue and delamination in testing before the fatal dive.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Build a composite knowledge engine that indexes, vectorizes and fuses both dynamically based on use cases.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Toucan’s carbon pool grew 400% in 2024 as institutional ESG demand accelerated.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The public fight between medicine and government is now accelerating the nation onto a path where advice diverges over not just COVID shots but vaccines generally.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Davis was previously ordered to pay $100,000 in damages to couple David Ermold and David Moore and $260,000 for their attorneys fees and expenses.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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It was coupled to a second amendment that restricts developers’ ability to skirt county regulations by annexing into cities.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lamborghini’s 315 hp, 4.0-liter alloy V-12 engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission developed in-house by the marque.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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The watch has an exhibition caseback for a mesmerizing view of the self-winding movement, operated via a tungsten alloy micro rotor.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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