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as in increased
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
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
In that loop, Caglianone’s struggles compounded themselves.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
While various price pressures are now being compounded by the effects of the war, at least one big contributor of inflation is moving in a welcome direction.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
If a student’s insurance cannot be verified, the provider must treat the child free of charge — a policy that, compounded by low Medicaid reimbursement rates, can quickly render participation financially untenable.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The collapse of institutional oversight has compounded the risks.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
That edge is compounded by Liverpool’s recent struggles on the pitch, including a recent 4-0 bashing by Man City in the quarter finals of the FA Cup.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Research Warrant is one such television and streaming marketing platform, helping asset managers keep their media assets activated, amplified and compounded in the modern attention economy.
—Ernest Sturm, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Israeli officials further compounded those fears Wednesday, with Avichay Adraee, Israel’s Arabic-language spokesman, accusing Hezbollah of moving beyond its traditional bastions of support in the southern suburbs of the capital and embedding itself in north Beirut and mixed neighborhoods.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Price shocks from Russia’s war in Ukraine were widespread in Europe, but the loss of EU funds compounded the government’s problems, according to Zoltán Török, head of research at Raiffeisen Bank Hungary, a subsidiary of an Austrian bank.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
In that loop, Caglianone’s struggles compounded themselves.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
While various price pressures are now being compounded by the effects of the war, at least one big contributor of inflation is moving in a welcome direction.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
If a student’s insurance cannot be verified, the provider must treat the child free of charge — a policy that, compounded by low Medicaid reimbursement rates, can quickly render participation financially untenable.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The collapse of institutional oversight has compounded the risks.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
That edge is compounded by Liverpool’s recent struggles on the pitch, including a recent 4-0 bashing by Man City in the quarter finals of the FA Cup.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Research Warrant is one such television and streaming marketing platform, helping asset managers keep their media assets activated, amplified and compounded in the modern attention economy.
—Ernest Sturm, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Israeli officials further compounded those fears Wednesday, with Avichay Adraee, Israel’s Arabic-language spokesman, accusing Hezbollah of moving beyond its traditional bastions of support in the southern suburbs of the capital and embedding itself in north Beirut and mixed neighborhoods.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
Adjective
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Illinois is one of the few states with a sales tax on motor fuel, and its combined tax burden often exceeds 85 cents per gallon in certain counties.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The stopout population keeps growing overall, even as annual stopouts have declined and reenrollment has increased, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Overtime increased by 65% between 2019 and 2024 alone, the study said.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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One of the law firms defending the trucking companies tallied fifty-three accidents that were connected to Motta and other attorneys with offices at 525 Clay Street.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Paul trained his project with 25,000 pictures of soil and connected it with an autonomous irrigation system that decides how much water the garden should receive.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the evidence for oats directly lowering blood pressure is mixed, Weinandy noted.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rise of white-collar work made a college degree the expected path, and offshoring and free trade agreements through the turn of the century only accelerated that shift, leaving trade roles increasingly scarce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Demand accelerated after the 2007–08 financial crisis, as money managers sought more sophisticated risk analysis tools.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Following the couple's split, Hawn coupled up with Kurt Russell in 1983.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The fiber in blended fruit is less filling than whole fruit, which can lead to quicker blood sugar processing.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Anna had seven siblings and stepsiblings According to her obituary, Anna was one of eight children in her blended family.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Most eateries have expanded outdoor seating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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