compounded 1 of 2

adjective

as in combined

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compounded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of compound
1
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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2
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
Verb
The news that Joelinton has been sidelined for at least a fortnight with a muscle injury has further compounded that issue. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 This is compounded by the lack of technical detail on battery, range or speed. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 However, the expense of egg freezing — compounded by a widespread lack of insurance coverage — remains an obstacle for many women. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026 The relative said the five-year prohibition on public and government employment has compounded the punishment by threatening Seyedabdollahi's ability to work after his release. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Problems concerning infrastructure, investment, distribution and regulation have all compounded the effects of Britain’s scorching summer, forcing the government to consider its plans for a water crisis more carefully. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026 Five-plus years of higher-than normal inflation has compounded the cost of living, especially for those who can afford it the least. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 These errors of commission are compounded by errors of omission. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 Skeptics point out that technological progress has always compounded. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
  1. combined
  2. increased
  3. connected
  4. mixed
  5. accelerated
  6. coupled
  7. blended
  8. expanded
Adjective
  • Ultra Maritime sees this combined system as the base for future undersea missions.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The combined company will do business in 45 states, and California was the final state to give its approval.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • Diagnoses of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and behave, have increased roughly fivefold over the past couple of decades.
    — Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Confusion reigns Wright asserted that the seven-day average of oil flowing out of the Strait of Hormuz had increased to 9 million barrels per day.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • Spiritually, it is connected with the Yankees, who use their history as part of their brand to a greater extent than any other team in baseball.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • When leaders systematically create conditions in which people feel valued and connected to the mission, the result can be a stronger, more engaged organization.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of connected
Adjective
  • Ampadu signed for Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017, joining at the age of 16, but made only 12 appearances and had mixed experiences during loan spells at Sheffield United, RB Leipzig, Venezia and Spezia.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Complex documents with tables, charts and mixed content need each content type scored separately, since a model can nail text while mangling a table.
    — Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • The Pole accelerated on the stage’s fourth ascent of the Col d’Eze, but couldn’t open a gap.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Inequality has accelerated at an ever-growing pace, blowing past that of any previous eras, including the Gilded Age.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • When such plasma is strongly coupled, the dust grains can’t fly past each other instead behave like elastic rubber.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Keep the model layer, retrieval layer, semantic layer and integration layer loosely coupled wherever possible.
    — Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of coupled
Adjective
  • Since the show will also focus on her blended family, there’s a healthy dose of Kardashian-esque drama.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Travis Barker is opening up about his blended family with Kourtney Kardashian.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of blended
Verb
  • The company also acquired a bank, expanded to tourism and even considered buying an airline.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Plans call for the addition of 9,000 more homes and expanded retail, including a supermarket and home improvement store, over the next two decades.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanded

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