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
Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Animal studies suggest that these compounds have antidiabetic, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, and anti-inflammatory qualities that can improve fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 May 2026
According to Precedence Research, agentic AI is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 44 percent over the next decade, reaching a global market size of roughly $200 billion by 2034.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Some early-season bad habits were also compounded by internal pressure with a new team.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Noun
The two developed a deep friendship, and Dreesen often visited Sinatra at his compound in Palm Springs.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Animal studies suggest that these compounds have antidiabetic, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, and anti-inflammatory qualities that can improve fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
Adjective
That marks the 22nd consecutive year of increases with a compound annual growth rate of 8% over that period, Travelers said.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 May 2026
According to Precedence Research, agentic AI is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 44 percent over the next decade, reaching a global market size of roughly $200 billion by 2034.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The chaos has compounded existing difficulties for poorer or developing economies, many of which were already wracked by public-debt crises that deepened in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Some early-season bad habits were also compounded by internal pressure with a new team.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
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Then set the crumb mixture in the freezer until ready to bake.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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Sprinkle flour evenly over mixture and stir until no dry bits of flour remain.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Traitors is about the gullible and the skeptical working together to sieve the fraudulent from the truthful, an amalgamated nightmare of village idiots locking themselves in the stocks and pelting each other with rotten fruit.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Throughout the season, viewers see a musician struggling to connect.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Brand-new neighboring sister property Lopesan Splash Cove Resort, Spa, and Casino is also a great pick for big families, with family accommodations that include connecting rooms and two-bedroom suites.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Migis Lodge in South Casco, Maine, blends yoga, group fitness and massage with sailing, water sports, fishing and golf, plus dedicated activities for kids and teens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Breathable and wrinkle-resistant, thanks to their blend of cotton and elastine, they are structured enough to fit in for work, cocktails, or the back nine alike.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Here, Diego Luna — returning to the world of football following 2008’s sibling-rivalry comedy Rudo y Cursi— plays Martin De La Torre, a pen-pushing composite creation who attempts to make Colombia’s loss his Mexican nation’s gain.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Judge, Tarik Skubal, Elly De La Cruz, Garrett Crochet and Cal Raleigh are among the players with a composite ADP inside the top 15 who are currently sidelined on the IL.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The left-hander had a loose body removed from his elbow in an innovative surgical procedure on May 6 that accelerated his return.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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In 2026, many believed the war might accelerate regime change.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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After crashing the Love Island USA app to vote on which Islanders should couple up with new bombshells Sol Dean, Jen Terry, and Caleb McDaniel, viewers split Melanie Moreno, Corbin Mims, and Beatriz Hatz from their relationships, rendering them single and vulnerable inside the villa.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Local organizations can also couple energy aid with other housing and social services, including job training, for more holistic supports for struggling households and communities.—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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