compounded 1 of 2

adjective

as in combined

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compounded

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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
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Conversely, long-term investing can rely on smaller returns compounded over longer periods. — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 The passing game had its moments — Austin Simmons went 25 for 44 for 339 yards with an interception — but the misses compounded into an ineffective MU attack. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 The ongoing legal troubles compounded the stress the Hollywood couple was already dealing with and things almost took a really wrong turn, Mangianello admits. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Mackinder’s land-power anxiety was compounded less than a decade later by the development of airpower. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Costly free-agent misses, an aging roster and Dave Roberts’ tactical choices compounded the collapse, raising questions about how the Dodgers recover after an unexpectedly early exit. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Securities services delivered 15% year-on-year revenue growth, as 12% growth in asset servicing was compounded by a 27% increase in issuer services. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The Starlink disruption is compounded by the Ukrainian government’s recent reports of turmoil with intelligence sharing from allies to warn of incoming missile attacks. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The complete loss of muscle mass in my lats and back, as well as the rest of my body, compounded my sleep issues. — Joe Manganiello, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
  1. combined
  2. increased
  3. connected
  4. mixed
  5. accelerated
  6. coupled
  7. blended
  8. expanded
Adjective
  • That would make SpaceX the acquiring company in a stock swap, and potentially give Musk the best chance of controlling a combined entity.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Assuming a 30% takeover premium, SpaceX would pay nearly $2 trillion in stock, leaving Tesla’s shareholders with almost half the combined company.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • During a July 27 Highfill Water and Sewer Committee meeting, Kahrl reported the number of active water meters in the city increased from 2,077 to 2,285 over 12 months.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • More recently, the evolution of AI has increased the ease with which these websites can be populated with content, eliminating the need to pay writers and automating the production of social media posts.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • So the two started chatting and wondered if there was a resource where they could get connected to couples having a wedding in their area who needed a seat-filler of sorts.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The two filmmakers had been struggling to get anyone else in Holmes’s orbit on-camera when Emma Stone, a close friend of Fielder’s, connected him with Amanda Seyfried.
    — Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of connected
Adjective
  • The gallery’s upcoming exhibition of paintings, sculpture and mixed media works by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés brings another perspective to the district; his sculpture is also part of the outdoor environment.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • However, the actual performance for input lag is a little mixed.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • The vehicle then accelerated forward, and Foster moved directly in front of it with his gun drawn.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The focus on fraud has noticeably accelerated in the weeks leading up to the election.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • Later that same year, the researchers coupled their thorium apparatus to an optical atomic clock, proving that these excited nuclei can serve as high-precision timekeepers.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The uptick in ridership was kneecapped by the company’s tension between the need to raise fares and its need to bring in more passengers, wrote Fitch Ratings in its analysis that coupled a credit downgrading earlier this year.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of coupled
Adjective
  • Smashburger is the clearest example in the source reporting, since the chain says its fryers use 100% beef tallow oil but its Smash Fries get a blended oil.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This direction is displayed in Edit, a capsule built around blended fabrics that redefine denim’s hand feel, movement and seasonal relevance, Ahmad said.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of blended
Verb
  • But the lead quickly expanded in the second half, thanks to a 15-0 run by Charlotte, which lasted nearly three minutes and was capped off by Allen’s three-pointer.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Development began in the 1970s, and the system became operational for military use before civilian access expanded.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of expanded

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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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