as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound
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as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
a compound word
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as in to increase
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 to connect
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 compound
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
These medications contain either lower doses of naturally occurring estrogen or other compounds that prompt the body to produce more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The brand has scaled quickly with a compound annual growth rate of 64 per cent since 2020, delivering double-digit profit margins, and expects to generate around £100 million in revenue by the end of the fiscal year.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The emotions in the room were raw, compounded by a startling sense of surprise, according to sources briefed on conversations.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Designed by the firm Gettliffe Architecture and built by Harrington Stanko, the sprawling compound centers around a four-bedroom main house with light, airy interiors that explain the farm’s name.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
These medications contain either lower doses of naturally occurring estrogen or other compounds that prompt the body to produce more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Predictions for the multibillion-dollar market’s compound annual growth rate range between 25% and 30%.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The brand has scaled quickly with a compound annual growth rate of 64 per cent since 2020, delivering double-digit profit margins, and expects to generate around £100 million in revenue by the end of the fiscal year.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
The threat is compounded by the Geran-5’s low-altitude flight profile, which makes radar detection difficult, and by the relative acoustic subtlety of small turbojets compared to propeller engines.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The emotions in the room were raw, compounded by a startling sense of surprise, according to sources briefed on conversations.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
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Working in small batches, toss the chicken strips in the flour, shake off any excess, dip them in the egg mixture, allow extra egg to drip back into the bowl, and roll them in the panko.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Alesia forgets to add sugar to the mixture.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Traitors is about the gullible and the skeptical working together to sieve the fraudulent from the truthful, an amalgamated nightmare of village idiots locking themselves in the stocks and pelting each other with rotten fruit.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Research shows more adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with incidence increasing over the last three decades.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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When applied to the scalp, minoxidil increases blood flow and stimulates your hair follicles to regrow hair.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Once its parachute is deployed, Draco would connect to a geostationary satellite, outputting its data.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Knueppel came out hot and swished his first three shots beyond the arc and ended up tossing in 34 points, connecting on 10 of 16 attempts and going 8 for 12 from 3-point range.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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The unique blend of barrels gives birth to an especially aromatic malt, awash in sage and incense, and arriving on the tongue with gentle threads of ginger and smoked coconut.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 84 rooms and suites are a seamless blend of Art Deco and modern, with elegant blacks, browns, and creams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Wearing carbon-composite skates that weigh about two pounds each, Malinin reaches a vertical leap of approximately 30 inches on his quad axel—one kinematic study captured it at 33 inches, similar to the standing vertical leaps of NBA players such as Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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Its durable galvanized steel frame is bolstered with composite walls and insulation designed to withstand all climates — even extreme weather conditions like earthquakes and strong winds.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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By combining a strong regulatory framework with a dense airport ecosystem, the authority aims to accelerate the testing and deployment of advanced aviation technologies.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Dark Sky Lounge, an add-on, is a 30-minute sound and vibration-based therapy that is meant to accelerate muscle recovery and bring you into a deep state of relaxation—a perfect pre-treatment experience.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Before Penelope and Colin's love story played out on season 3, fans were already anticipating the best friends coupling up.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mina Sue Choi entered Inferno after the initial contestants coupled up to go to Paradise.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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