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
Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Phytates are compounds that limit the absorption of iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The market scale for global carrier rockets — which are designed to launch a payload on a particular route or orbit — is seen set to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% between this year and 2034.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The reporter asked about Justin Fields’ status as the starting quarterback given his struggles through the first six weeks compounded by his performance against the Broncos.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Carrot and ginger juice is packed with abundant nutrients and compounds that support overall wellness.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Phytates are compounds that limit the absorption of iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
The market scale for global carrier rockets — which are designed to launch a payload on a particular route or orbit — is seen set to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% between this year and 2034.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
An 80% increase in consumer platforms revenue was compounded by a 22% increase in transaction banking and other revenue.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The reporter asked about Justin Fields’ status as the starting quarterback given his struggles through the first six weeks compounded by his performance against the Broncos.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Toss everything together in the cooker and cook on LOW until the mixture is bubbly, 2 to 3 hours.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Investors cheered the improbable rise of the amateur heavy metal drummer and hard-line conservative, who’s expected to increase defense spending, cut taxes, and revive Japan’s nuclear power industry.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The salt in your food can increase fluid retention in your kidneys, potentially leading to elevated blood pressure,’’ said Pianko.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Walker connected with Jordan Pedro for a 12-yard touchdown pass with 24 seconds left for good measure, sealing the deal for the Cougars.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Premium Quarterly Print Magazines Live Events & Networking Become part of a real-life community where curious minds connect.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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By finding the perfect blend, teams equip themselves for any situation and any challenge a defense may throw their way.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mushroom Coffee Mushroom coffee is a blend of coffee beans and ground medicinal mushrooms or mushroom extracts.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Boasting a modular design and signature ice-proof composite stock, its action is strong enough for heavy magnum cartridges.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Another big project on the horizon is the pier railing replacement, with hopes to add a more environmentally friendly composite railing later this year, similar to Cayucos Pier on the Central Coast.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The partnership aims to accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy by using AI to simulate and improve control of the superhot plasma that will fuel the machine.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Still, many within the nuclear energy industry are hopeful that utilizing federal and public lands would accelerate the buildout of new reactors by reducing delays often encountered throughout the state and federal permitting process.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Researchers aren’t the only ones seeing men’s eagerness to couple up.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Plaintiffs argue that federal officials have coupled this surveillance with a campaign of public threats — warning that noncitizens who post anti-American or anti-Israel content online risk deportation or visa revocation.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The 2007 variant was available in one color, GT Silver Metallic, with one interior option, Carrera Red leather, and came with 19-inch SportDesign alloy wheels.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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To overcome this limitation, the researchers turned to tin, a metal known to form high-capacity Na–Sn alloys capable of storing nearly three times more charge.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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