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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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as in connected
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
Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Delhi’s water crisis is compounded by its chaotic growth.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
And Malinin has compounded this difficulty by continually trying to do the unprecedented.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
The company's challenge was compounded by the broader shift away from department stores and malls that began a decade ago, when online commerce began to displace brick-and-mortar shopping.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The most obvious upheaval was Washington’s shuttering of USAID, the impact of which has been compounded by other Western countries slashing their own development budgets.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The shutdown compounded the problem.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
It was also compounded by the current La Nina weather phenomenon which naturally brings wetter conditions in the southern Africa region but was now operating within a much warmer atmosphere.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
That compounded to even fewer touches.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Age and bitterness appear to have compounded the narcissism and egomania to produce derangement.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Delhi’s water crisis is compounded by its chaotic growth.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
And Malinin has compounded this difficulty by continually trying to do the unprecedented.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
The company's challenge was compounded by the broader shift away from department stores and malls that began a decade ago, when online commerce began to displace brick-and-mortar shopping.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The most obvious upheaval was Washington’s shuttering of USAID, the impact of which has been compounded by other Western countries slashing their own development budgets.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The shutdown compounded the problem.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
It was also compounded by the current La Nina weather phenomenon which naturally brings wetter conditions in the southern Africa region but was now operating within a much warmer atmosphere.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
That compounded to even fewer touches.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
Adjective
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The combined gift was estimated to be worth $11,165, and the report did not break down the individual value of the two items.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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These combined factors are degrading the city’s healthcare system.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Leaving, at the time, was seen as a temporary sacrifice, something connected to work and supporting a family, not to self-realization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Detectives are also working to identify any suspects or vehicles connected to the shooting.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An 80-acre bayfront site, once home to Burger King’s global headquarters, is set to be transformed from an aging office park into an expansive mixed-use development.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Belize’s health care system receives mixed reviews from expats.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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But talks accelerated after the Rays re-engaged in the middle of last week.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As part-owner of Coppo and a member of its Board of Directors, Giuditta Soldadino has coupled her respect for the winery’s history with an eye on the future.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The couple subsequently divorced; Alexia was four when her mom coupled up with Matt.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Monitor Calorie Counts Look closely at the calorie counts of specialty and blended coffee drinks.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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Today, the couple have a blended family while continuing to strive toward their individual goals, including Cunnell's latest book release.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their co-parenting dynamic has expanded now that the supermodel, 45, welcomed a baby boy with husband Joaquim Valente in early 2025.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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That seems to be the strategy at Bote, a Floridian inflatable watercraft company that's expanded out into inflatable lounge wares, including on-water hammocks, portable furniture and, now, sunshades.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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