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to make greater in size, amount, or number
we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help
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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 compounded
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
On other islands in the Aegean, streets turned into small rivers while stormy seas compounded the heavy rains on coastal areas.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
City crews swept streets and cleared clogged drains and storm sewers so that the coming rainfall and storm damage would not be compounded by existing conditions.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Women’s jobs are three times as likely to be automated by AI—and their vulnerability is compounded by underrepresentation in AI leadership and development.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The problem is compounded by the disruption to food and fertilizer markets because of the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Alexander.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Declining stock values during tax season, when more Americans than usual are checking retirement accounts, have compounded the sense of economic unease.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Sri Lanka’s vulnerability is compounded by its economic structure.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
But some congregants’ anguish over October 7th was compounded by dread about Israel’s brutal, indiscriminate response.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The erosion of confidence in the war has been compounded by a series of domestic moves that are fueling discord and testing the limits of wartime solidarity.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
On other islands in the Aegean, streets turned into small rivers while stormy seas compounded the heavy rains on coastal areas.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
City crews swept streets and cleared clogged drains and storm sewers so that the coming rainfall and storm damage would not be compounded by existing conditions.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Women’s jobs are three times as likely to be automated by AI—and their vulnerability is compounded by underrepresentation in AI leadership and development.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The problem is compounded by the disruption to food and fertilizer markets because of the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Alexander.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Declining stock values during tax season, when more Americans than usual are checking retirement accounts, have compounded the sense of economic unease.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Sri Lanka’s vulnerability is compounded by its economic structure.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
But some congregants’ anguish over October 7th was compounded by dread about Israel’s brutal, indiscriminate response.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
Adjective
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All the hyperscaler capital in the world can’t conjure a licensed electrician out of thin air (Goldman estimates combined budgets rose by more than $300 billion for 2026 and 2027).—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The combined sensing system allows devices to detect both simple touch and applied pressure, creating a more advanced interaction surface.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Airport security lines increased, some stretching multiple hours in hubs such as Houston and Atlanta, as TSA officers called out and hundreds across the country quit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Intermediaries directly connected to, and in at least one case compensated by, Musk have circulated dozens of pages of detailed opposition research about Altman.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Snow crews with Keystone worked to keep terrain connected through the end of the season, despite limited snow.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Would there be community support to change zoning to encourage more residential and mixed-use development in the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues?—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its southern counterpart, meanwhile, will be a little taller at 889 ft (270 m), with mixed-use residential space and another rooftop terrace.—
Adam Williams
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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The decline has accelerated sharply in recent weeks, with net approval dropping roughly 5 points over a short span.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not everything should be accelerated equally.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following the couple's split, Hawn coupled up with Kurt Russell in 1983.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Midway through the second set, Fonseca saved a break point with a point that coupled Sinner-esque power from the baseline with an Alcaraz-like drop shot to finish.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Diageo seemed to be thinking about that with the launch of Johnnie Walker Black Cask, a blended whisky that is supposed to appeal to bourbon drinkers.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the arrival of new siblings—especially in blended families—can also scramble existing roles and trigger fresh feelings of loss or displacement.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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The war in Iran and the ensuing collapse in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has driven more cargo to Pakistani ports and effectively expanded their role in wider trade throughout South and Southeast Asia.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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To help financially vulnerable property owners get through taxes, Bristol offers senior volunteer tax credits and senior circuit-breaker programs, and has expanded its veterans tax exemptions.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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