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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
Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The challenge is compounded by federal uncertainty.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Tyrone Williams faces 10 charges in Roxbury District Court, including multiple assault and firearms charges, compounded by having a previous violent crime or drug crime conviction.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Her confinement was not the result of any criminal conduct, but of bureaucratic error compounded by institutional inertia.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Now, the pain has compounded as her family has been forced to move three times over the last year.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
All of Bed Bath & Beyond’s complaints have contended that the carriers compounded the retailer’s operational and financial distress throughout the pandemic as shelves went empty and costs soared, ultimately leading to the company’s demise.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
At the end of season one, Dana was experiencing an existential crisis; her decades-long dedication to the ER was buckling under the brutal realities of the modern health care system, compounded by a violent attack by a disgruntled patient.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
That compounded to even fewer touches.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The challenge is compounded by federal uncertainty.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Tyrone Williams faces 10 charges in Roxbury District Court, including multiple assault and firearms charges, compounded by having a previous violent crime or drug crime conviction.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Her confinement was not the result of any criminal conduct, but of bureaucratic error compounded by institutional inertia.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Now, the pain has compounded as her family has been forced to move three times over the last year.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
All of Bed Bath & Beyond’s complaints have contended that the carriers compounded the retailer’s operational and financial distress throughout the pandemic as shelves went empty and costs soared, ultimately leading to the company’s demise.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
At the end of season one, Dana was experiencing an existential crisis; her decades-long dedication to the ER was buckling under the brutal realities of the modern health care system, compounded by a violent attack by a disgruntled patient.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
Adjective
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The combined share of four South Indian languages decreased from 48% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, with only Kannada showing significant growth among the group.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Seventeen states levied a combined state and local sales tax rate of seven percent or greater in 2025.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Better yet, thanks to their neutral palette, each piece can be easily mixed and matched with the rest of my closet.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That appears to be behind the CIA's mixed assessment of its stability.—
Margaret Brennan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 1979, critical military defections accelerated the fall of the monarchy.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The race to commercialize perovskite technology has accelerated rapidly in recent years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Together, the findings underscore how tightly urban wildlife is coupled to human behavior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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If you’re already coupled, the two of you may feel more aligned than ever, possibly even planning a date night that feels like a mini-escape from reality.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These days, the blended family is quite close, and Dupré also was seen rooting for her stepdaughter from her own TikTok perch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Busfield and Gilbert are grandparents to eight grandchildren through their blended family.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The popular chicken restaurant has been in operation for more than 70 years and expanded to eight different states, but it is still recognized as a Chicago staple.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant group, which includes a large catering operation, has steadily expanded over the years, boasting eight other locations in San Diego and Orange counties, including its flagship restaurant, the more than16-year-old Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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