1
as in increasing
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 connecting
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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as in mixture
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Recent Examples of compounding
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Removing this friction creates immediate compounding value where opportunities become the next big thing in the industry.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And compounding that is the current retail backdrop, with luxury battling both inflationary concerns and fears of growing caution over consumer spending.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Over time, these compounding benefits create real advantage.
—Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The compounding effects of extreme weather events can also intensify wildfires, as seen in the recent tornado that struck the South and Midwest, which accelerated wildfire activity in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas.
—Karen Collins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Labor actions have swept through two of the busiest ports in Northern Europe, further compounding the congestion that has pervaded in the region throughout 2025.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
At one point, 80% of our team was servicing deployments rather than compounding infrastructure strengths.
—Andreas Cleve, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Thirty-two states did have some kind of policy addressing IV hydration spas, including rules either for prescribing or compounding drugs or how clinics should dispense medications.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
However, the combination of transfer portal exits and compounding injuries across the board has derailed the first half of Albin’s first season.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Even small contributions, like $50 or $100 per month, can grow significantly over time thanks to compounding.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 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
Tens of thousands of people have fallen ill with dengue, cholera, and other diseases after recent rains, compounding a series of crises in the country.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Worse yet, the ambitions are numerous and compounding, with large energy and grid infrastructure buildouts, highly advanced agentic capabilities, and widespread commercial and consumer adoption all anticipated over the next five years.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Removing this friction creates immediate compounding value where opportunities become the next big thing in the industry.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And compounding that is the current retail backdrop, with luxury battling both inflationary concerns and fears of growing caution over consumer spending.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Over time, these compounding benefits create real advantage.
—Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The compounding effects of extreme weather events can also intensify wildfires, as seen in the recent tornado that struck the South and Midwest, which accelerated wildfire activity in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas.
—Karen Collins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
The high-profile indictment comes as both major parties accuse each other of weaponizing the justice system, compounding doubts surrounding its integrity among Americans.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Labor actions have swept through two of the busiest ports in Northern Europe, further compounding the congestion that has pervaded in the region throughout 2025.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
At one point, 80% of our team was servicing deployments rather than compounding infrastructure strengths.
—Andreas Cleve, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Thirty-two states did have some kind of policy addressing IV hydration spas, including rules either for prescribing or compounding drugs or how clinics should dispense medications.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
However, the combination of transfer portal exits and compounding injuries across the board has derailed the first half of Albin’s first season.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Even small contributions, like $50 or $100 per month, can grow significantly over time thanks to compounding.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 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
Tens of thousands of people have fallen ill with dengue, cholera, and other diseases after recent rains, compounding a series of crises in the country.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wealth, in the view of an increasing cohort of affluent individuals, is more than money.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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The band members credit their love for music for saving them from connecting with the wrong crowd in the '90s, when gang violence was at its peak on the city's east side, which was a popular destination for immigrants.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Once viewed as a niche medium, podcasts now stand at the forefront of connecting audiences with authentic voices and amplifying narratives that reflect Latin music’s global influence.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Toss everything together in the cooker and cook on LOW until the mixture is bubbly, 2 to 3 hours.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jinga told Sourcing Journal Dexory will place a specific onus on accelerating DexoryView’s development.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Dark energy, which is responsible for the universe’s accelerating expansion, makes up the vast majority.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Universities expanded dramatically in the second half of the 20th century to meet companies’ demand for skilled labor, further coupling higher education to market incentives.—
Chris Wegemer,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
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Numerical simulations and a theoretical quantum model validated the experimental results, confirming that the two phonon modes were indeed in the ultrastrong coupling regime.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hullar will be remembered in the biochemistry field for his 1966 discovery of a chemical reaction known as the Hanessian-Hullar reaction, which has since become foundational in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and antibiotics.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Since their foundation, researchers around the world have introduced new properties to these materials – from electrical conductivity to light responsiveness – and, crucially, made major progress in scaling up MOF synthesis for industrial applications.—
Stavroula Alina Kampouri,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Building or expanding power plants to generate that much electricity on Altman’s timetable indeed seems almost inconceivable.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The McMaster team’s broader research highlights how integrating biosensors, wearables, and AI could revolutionize diagnostics for women’s health — from reproductive conditions to cancer and osteoporosis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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With the right guardrails, integrating AI and other emerging technologies can help boards decode complex issues faster, accelerate upskilling, and enhance decision-making.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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