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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Atoms of different elements combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee confirmed that premiums are expected to rise across all providers, compounding the pressure on households.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Washing removes some of the sulfur compounds that cause strong flavors, smells, and tears.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Atoms of different elements combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The global secondhand furniture market was valued at $34 billion in 2023 and projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.7 percent through 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 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 chemicals and compounds the discount retailer intends to eliminate encompasses the breadth of food manufacturing.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee confirmed that premiums are expected to rise across all providers, compounding the pressure on households.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
Noun
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No other metal is said to be more effective than palladium for separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stir your fruit and/or veggies around in the mixture to loosen up leftover dirt and impurities.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, that number increased just slightly—by less than 1%—compared to the year before.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Johnson’s detractors accuse him of championing Bukele despite his increasing abuses of power.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Aside from all the restaurants you're connected to, what is your favorite restaurant in Cincinnati?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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There have been three prominent Listeria outbreaks recorded in the United States this year connected to prepared foods, including pasta meals such as chicken fettuccine Alfredo.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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The love letter to Tejano flavors includes recipes for spice blends for pork, beef, and beyond, plus his takes on barbecue sauces (yes, Texas barbecue served with sauce), and vibrant salsas.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Though the houses are all very different, depicting different time periods and living styles, an emphasis is often put on maintaining the room in which the writer wrote, recreating it, or presenting a composite version of many different rooms the writer may have worked in throughout their lives.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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As a general rule, vinyl made of wood plastic composite (WPC) and stone-plastic composite core (SPC) is waterproof, whereas luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and PVC vinyl are only water-resistant.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This project secures funding through the Critical Design Review phase, procurement of long lead material for qualification, and will enable increased and accelerated capacity for solid rocket motor production, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Government initiatives have accelerated this shift.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sparks could fly with someone who challenges you in all of the right ways, but if you’re already coupled, don’t let pride hold you back from hashing things out.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Legacy cryptographic workflows, certificate authorities and identity systems are often tightly coupled to on-premises environments, which are often siloed.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s locked in a security cage made of a tungsten/carbon alloy, which sounds just old-fashioned enough to have come out of the pre-tech ’80s.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Today, vanadium is prized for its powerful effect on steel alloys, even in very small amounts.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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