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
Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Sources familiar with the state of negotiations told the outlet that China’s government is expected to enact more controls over the manufacturing and sale of such compounds, and in return, Washington plans to walk back up to 10 percent of the 20 percent tariff currently in place due to fentanyl.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The market scale for global carrier rockets — which are designed to launch a payload on a particular route or orbit — is seen set to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% between this year and 2034.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
For trans-Pacific journeys to the West Coast, these spikes compound on the previous week’s growth of 18 percent, Freightos said.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Alkaloids are compounds that have been shown to cause inflammation.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Sources familiar with the state of negotiations told the outlet that China’s government is expected to enact more controls over the manufacturing and sale of such compounds, and in return, Washington plans to walk back up to 10 percent of the 20 percent tariff currently in place due to fentanyl.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Orbbec expects its revenue from robotics to post a compound annual growth rate of about 100% over the next three to five years.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The market scale for global carrier rockets — which are designed to launch a payload on a particular route or orbit — is seen set to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% between this year and 2034.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
The annual deadline crunch compounds the problem.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
For trans-Pacific journeys to the West Coast, these spikes compound on the previous week’s growth of 18 percent, Freightos said.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
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Coaching successfully in such conditions requires a mixture of humility and self-confidence, as well as a certain cunning.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The mixture was especially stuck to the hair from his eyebrows, eyelashes and three-day-old stubble, making its removal a long and painful process that involved Lorne Michaels calling in a plastic surgeon pal.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The cuts come after Chegg in May laid off 22% of its workforce, citing increasing adoption of AI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Firefox mention comes a week after a full-on crossover with Nashville's 911 dispatcher Cammie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) appearing on the mothership 9-1-1, helping Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) connect with Athena (Angela Bassett) and Hen (Aisha Hinds) in space.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both also connected really deeply with their big-name players and understood how to communicate with those individuals to get the best out of them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The soft, breathable cotton blend fabric floats away from the body and can be worn both over a shirt and under a jacket.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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It’s filled with global flavors and spice mixes for a variety of different meals, including barbecue rubs, Mediterranean blends, Italian blends, steak rubs, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is a composite character based on several girlfriends Springsteen had during this period.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The composite image shows the nucleus or icy, rocky central core of 3I/ATLAS as a large and black dot, along with a white glow — the comet's coma, or atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The open-source project has been used by millions of scientists in more than 190 countries, accelerating research into diseases previously considered intractable.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Southern China’s tropical to subtropical climate – with heavy rainfall, heat, and humidity – accelerates chemical weathering, while the region’s long history of tectonic and magmatic activity adds further erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By coupling the Cannes premiere with structured industry access, organizers hope to create visibility for participants while connecting Indonesian production capacity with international distribution channels.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Breaking the cycle curse The team created the HAT-TP polymer by coupling hexaazatrinaphtylene (HAT-CN) and hexaaminotriptycene (THA-NH₂) into a 3D framework.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Designed to plug directly into a smartphone or PC, the P3’s aluminum alloy body is sleek and sturdy, with the design definitely reflecting Thermal Master's aim for both portability and quality.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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They’re made with durable aluminum alloy and have cork and foam hand grips to keep you comfortable while climbing.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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