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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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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
Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
That was compounded by different rates for different commodities.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
From the far northeastern province of Badakhshan, the young mother of two was bounced around hospitals there and in the northern city of Kunduz as doctors struggled to treat her gravely ill baby, suffering from a heart problem and severe pneumonia compounded by malnutrition.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Dividends kept growing, and capital compounded.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Homeowners’ confusion is compounded by industry structure.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
However, his stock took a major hit because of a poor start to the 2025 campaign that was compounded by his season-ending injury.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Global trade turbulence has compounded these pressures.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Small efficiency gains compounded into meaningful impact.
—Brent Saunders, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Lingering grief over the 2020 death of her father and post-traumatic stress from a 2024 crash compounded her issues.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
That was compounded by different rates for different commodities.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
From the far northeastern province of Badakhshan, the young mother of two was bounced around hospitals there and in the northern city of Kunduz as doctors struggled to treat her gravely ill baby, suffering from a heart problem and severe pneumonia compounded by malnutrition.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Dividends kept growing, and capital compounded.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Homeowners’ confusion is compounded by industry structure.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
However, his stock took a major hit because of a poor start to the 2025 campaign that was compounded by his season-ending injury.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Global trade turbulence has compounded these pressures.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Small efficiency gains compounded into meaningful impact.
—Brent Saunders, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
Adjective
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The Americans have romped through the field in winning all six games by a combined margin of 31-1, and haven’t allowed a goal since the second period of a tournament-opening 5-1 win over Czechia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Norway have taken gold in the team sprint Nordic combined event, with Jens Luraas Oftebro taking his third gold medal of these Games.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In addition, there will be increased Tactical Marine Unit and Aircraft Operations Division operations along the border to detect and apprehend criminals, according to the governor’s office.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The number of serious attacks increased from 54 in 2023 to 83 in 2024 and 128 in 2025.—
AREF TUFAHA,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The two connected on another pick-and-roll play a few possessions later as Edmonds put TCU ahead 30-23 with a layup.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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To cap matters, Aileen Shin connected from near mid-pool with one second left.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lightweight, flushable and eco‑friendly, this mixed tofu litter locks in odors fast while staying gentle on paws and easy on the planet.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Though results are mixed, several studies show that this herb reduced the number of migraines and the severity of symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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As officers approached, police said the driver accelerated and fled on city streets, leading to a pursuit in which the driver failed to stop at stop signs, drove the wrong way and passed vehicles on the shoulder.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The partners sold more than 7 million Ray-Ban and Oakley AI frames in 2025 — a pace that accelerated with new models introduced in the second half.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And then there's newcomer Iris Apatow—daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann—who is currently coupled up with The White Lotus star Sam Nivola.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Most notably, Seagrams purchased it in 1943, and for years the main product was a blended whiskey, while the straight bourbon was mostly exported to Japan.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2026
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In her memoir, Atwood confronts the complications of the blended family.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Initially created to oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, the board has since expanded to address conflicts worldwide.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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