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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
Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
Climate change and associated recent heat waves and droughts compounded the challenges faced by the tree, wrote the society.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Those concerns are compounded by her new human, Bonnie (Scarlet Spears), casting her and her fellow toys aside to play with Lilypad (Greta Lee), a tech device that’s completely captured her attention.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026
The chaos has compounded existing difficulties for poorer or developing economies, many of which were already wracked by public-debt crises that deepened in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
For women of color, those challenges are often compounded by stereotypes that remain embedded in the broader culture.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For a school like Georgia, which has consistently stacked elite talent like cordwood in the Kirby Smart era, those are compounded.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
For Northeast buyers, those forces have compounded.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The war without has since compounded Iran’s war within, in ways that the world has hardly reckoned with.
—Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Verb
The challenge is compounded by Russia’s growing air defense dilemma.
—Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
Climate change and associated recent heat waves and droughts compounded the challenges faced by the tree, wrote the society.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Those concerns are compounded by her new human, Bonnie (Scarlet Spears), casting her and her fellow toys aside to play with Lilypad (Greta Lee), a tech device that’s completely captured her attention.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026
The chaos has compounded existing difficulties for poorer or developing economies, many of which were already wracked by public-debt crises that deepened in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
For women of color, those challenges are often compounded by stereotypes that remain embedded in the broader culture.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For a school like Georgia, which has consistently stacked elite talent like cordwood in the Kirby Smart era, those are compounded.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
For Northeast buyers, those forces have compounded.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The war without has since compounded Iran’s war within, in ways that the world has hardly reckoned with.
—Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
Adjective
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The two project sites, which are across the street from each other, would produce a combined 616 apartments if San Jose officials give final approval, planning files show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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As a result of the deal, PMC has acquired Vox’s leading brands, creating a combined portfolio that consists of over 25 titles and cements PMC’s position as the world’s largest digital media publisher.—
Robb Report Staff,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Through 2025, the application backlog increased, leaving it 48% higher than at the end of former President Joe Biden’s term.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Anthony Harvey, founder and leader of Da Truth Band, returned from Los Angeles to perform as part of a reunion featuring artists who have been connected to the group throughout its history.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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If dark matter is coupled to dark energy, dark matter particles could interact with one another through a new, long-range force that is separate from gravity.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
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America coupled Caleb up with Kenzie, Jen with Gabriel, and Sol with Sincere.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Outside of all their other ventures, the engaged couple stay busy raising their blended family.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a small group of women began singing in breathy, blended vocals that felt both ancient and futuristic.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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