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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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The Earle-Sears campaign’s struggles were compounded by the silence from the top of her party.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
To achieve the same result of $10,000 compounded over 40 years, a 45-year-old with only a two-decade compounding horizon would have to initially invest just over $67,000.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Pachón cited box office concentration and a waning appetite for exploration, compounded by insufficient incentives for theaters.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Prolonged dry conditions, reduced rainfall, and declining inflows to dams, compounded by mismanagement and political disputes over water, have sparked public concern and, in some areas, protests.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Michel’s legal troubles have been compounded by health concerns.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Those tough fixtures will be compounded by several new faces taking leave for the Africa Cup of Nations around Christmas.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, the shutdown has compounded issues the Grand Canyon region has been cratered by in recent months.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The confusion is compounded by the patchwork nature of the SNAP program, which is administered jointly by the federal government and the states.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The Earle-Sears campaign’s struggles were compounded by the silence from the top of her party.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
To achieve the same result of $10,000 compounded over 40 years, a 45-year-old with only a two-decade compounding horizon would have to initially invest just over $67,000.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Pachón cited box office concentration and a waning appetite for exploration, compounded by insufficient incentives for theaters.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Prolonged dry conditions, reduced rainfall, and declining inflows to dams, compounded by mismanagement and political disputes over water, have sparked public concern and, in some areas, protests.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Michel’s legal troubles have been compounded by health concerns.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Those tough fixtures will be compounded by several new faces taking leave for the Africa Cup of Nations around Christmas.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, the shutdown has compounded issues the Grand Canyon region has been cratered by in recent months.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
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Since 2019, California has partnered with jurisdictions in 28 countries—touching more than a quarter of the world’s population, with a combined GDP in the tens of trillions of dollars—to cut greenhouse gases, enhance climate resilience and develop clean energy.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The combined company will have a huge stable of household brands under one roof, putting Kenvue’s Listerine mouthwash and Band-Aid side-by-side with Kimberly-Clark’s Cottonelle toilet paper, Huggies and Kleenex tissues.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Running back Waymond Jordan, who is out due to an ankle injury, was seen walking on the sideline just before kickoff and celebrated with the team on the sidelines when Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for the first touchdown of the evening.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Participants can sculpt with air-dry clay, paint on canvas, or craft a collage or mixed-media piece such as a design vision board.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The experience left them with mixed emotions.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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To address these gaps, the researchers recommend accelerated stability testing based on International Electrotechnical Commission standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Clockwork manicure was not as comprehensive as what 10Beauty looks to deliver, though absorbing the company’s data has accelerated 10Beauty’s own device and helped the company better understand what will and won’t work in autonomous services.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The exes, who briefly but intensely coupled up last year on season 6 of the Peacock hit, didn’t exactly end on the best terms.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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For instance, in experiments involving up to 15 of Willow’s qubits that coupled the new algorithm with simulations of molecules, the researchers could generate accurate, precise models of molecular structures, findings scheduled to appear 22 October in the ArXiv preprint server.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pigment, which runs on existing indigo lines, also protects elastane and blended constructions and achieves washdown with less heat and chemistry.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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It’s made with blended cotton, giving the style a bit of movement with a soft, airy feel.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One Beijing site, which expanded by nearly 50% since 2020, is involved in the production of the vaunted DF-26 medium-range ballistic missile, according to the China Aerospace Studies Institute.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Butterfly World expanded to include two aviaries for tropical birds and an interactive lorikeet encounter area.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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