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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
Manning still has flashbacks — now, compounded by fear that the next evacuation could be complicated by heavy truck traffic. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 This is compounded by the fact that manufacturing is closely aligned with high-stakes industries like aerospace and defense, medical technology or industrial equipment, where every part must meet strict criteria. — Marc Kermisch, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 That shortage has been compounded by a global supply crunch due to the Iran war. — Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Shortages of skilled labor are restraining production in defense firms and across the economy, compounded by the emigration of several hundred thousand mostly younger people due to fears of conscription and political repression. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Singleton compounded his error by diving on Johnson at the end of his run, and the Chiefs scored one play later on Walker’s second touchdown, putting the game firmly out of reach. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 That gap has pushed large numbers of patients toward compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 For small businesses, the stress of filling a position is compounded by lower brand recognition and fewer hiring resources. — Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Regular gasoline has risen sharply, too, but remains below its 2022 record, when tight global oil supplies were compounded by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
  1. combined
  2. increased
  3. connected
  4. mixed
  5. accelerated
  6. coupled
  7. blended
  8. expanded
Adjective
  • Those two drugs account for roughly two-thirds of Novo’s sales, racking up combined sales of $31 billion in 2025.
    — Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Under the dishwasher and the three-compartment sink, there were a combined 16.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • In March, officials said the number of national security cases involving activity by hostile states including Iran increased 50% in the six months to December 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said a high-wind warning, wind advisory and high-surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening as Nolo’s maximum sustained winds increased to near 115 mph.
    — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • Daniel later pleaded guilty to one conspiracy charge connected to his threats, and in June of this year he was sentenced in state court to three years in prison and five years of probation, just weeks before his 19th birthday.
    — Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Members who had barely spoken to each other or had climbed on different days are now connected via WhatsApp to try to enlist longtime Manhattan Plaza residents in their cause.
    — Sarah Rose Siskind, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of connected
Adjective
  • Adoption has been slower in industries with smaller, mixed-brand fleets, such as real estate, home services and specialty contracting, where integrating multiple OEM platforms often outweighs near-term gains.
    — Stacey Moser, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Top banking analyst Mike Mayo of Wells Fargo is out with his third-quarter earnings preview, with mixed attitudes on Club names BNY and Goldman Sachs .
    — Matthew J. Belvedere,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • The key difference is that an HGV is accelerated by a rocket before gliding toward its target, while an HCM uses an air-breathing engine to sustain hypersonic flight.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • Regardless if single or coupled up, use this time to focus on trust, vulnerability, and integrity in union.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Fans hoping to see Sally happily coupled up with Gary, a dreamy detective with heterochromia, will be disappointed.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of coupled
Adjective
  • The harder pitch is mousse, cheesecake filling, protein bark and frozen desserts made with blended cottage cheese instead of cream cheese or mascarpone.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than bucketing viewers according to those who lean back and those who interact, Wilms says the company’s research shows a more blended experience.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of blended
Verb
  • Since opening in 2014, Abraco Campeao, or Embrace Champions, has expanded into teaching boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and capoeira, and providing educational talks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Towed behind a vehicle and expanded on-site, the tiny cabin can also be extended with additional modules to provide more space and accommodate more people.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanded

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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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