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
Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
However, today, there are more sophisticated options, allowing for short and long-term deposits, interest compounding, and even merging lending with staking.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The compounding will take care of the rest.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
The investment bank's quantitative methodology also ignores intangible factors like strong brands, as well as Buffett's philosophy of durable compounding with low risk of ruin.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
First, dream bigger — the human mind can barely comprehend exponential compounding.
—Big Think, 19 Aug. 2025
Heather Yerrid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Iran has been grappling with frequent electricity blackouts, compounding public frustration and adding to the perception that sanctions, aging infrastructure, and government mismanagement are pushing the country into deeper crisis.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
One of the most concerning failure points is compounding errors.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adds a drug to its official shortage list, compounding pharmacies can sell their own versions of that drug so patients can continue to access medications.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Investment in a brand or in fame is a compounding investment.
—Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 30 Dec. 2024
In turn, an organization representing compounding pharmacies, called the Outsourcing Facilities Association, sued the FDA in October, CNBC reported, over the its decision to remove tirzepatide from the drug shortages list several days prior.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
That is compounding economic misery that began with the Covid pandemic, which also devastated the tourism industry.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Type 2 diabetes typically develops over time, with diet and lifestyle compounding genetic vulnerability.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Long-term compounding is where wealth is built.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
However, today, there are more sophisticated options, allowing for short and long-term deposits, interest compounding, and even merging lending with staking.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The compounding will take care of the rest.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
The investment bank's quantitative methodology also ignores intangible factors like strong brands, as well as Buffett's philosophy of durable compounding with low risk of ruin.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
First, dream bigger — the human mind can barely comprehend exponential compounding.
—Big Think, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
The companies that will outperform in the next market cycle will be those whose CFOs and CHROs speak the same language, treating human capital not as a cost center but as a compounding asset.
—Heather Yerrid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Iran has been grappling with frequent electricity blackouts, compounding public frustration and adding to the perception that sanctions, aging infrastructure, and government mismanagement are pushing the country into deeper crisis.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
One of the most concerning failure points is compounding errors.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adds a drug to its official shortage list, compounding pharmacies can sell their own versions of that drug so patients can continue to access medications.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Investment in a brand or in fame is a compounding investment.
—Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 30 Dec. 2024
In turn, an organization representing compounding pharmacies, called the Outsourcing Facilities Association, sued the FDA in October, CNBC reported, over the its decision to remove tirzepatide from the drug shortages list several days prior.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
That is compounding economic misery that began with the Covid pandemic, which also devastated the tourism industry.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Type 2 diabetes typically develops over time, with diet and lifestyle compounding genetic vulnerability.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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An increasing number of boys are lonely, isolated and confused, wrestling with the aftermath of the #MeToo movement and the expectations of rigid masculinity, which has been widely characterized as toxic.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum’s plans for Excelsior Club included restoring the existing two-story structure and adding a connecting history center focused on local and regional Black history.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Let stand until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Global interest in the technology is accelerating as Italy has approved a demo line between Venice and Padua.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Access to these solutions will enable Komatsu to optimize safety and energy efficiency, while increasing overall productivity, accelerating product development, and enabling large-scale decarbonization.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Samsung has created a unique user experience by coupling its foldables with software optimizations like multitasking support, split-screen modes and stylus compatibility.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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These included genetic variations in fatty acid metabolism and vitamin D synthesis.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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By studying exoplanet hazes in this three-pronged fashion — with observations, laboratory synthesis, and theoretical modeling — one more tool for investigating these alien worlds is bringing our view of the Universe into better focus.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now the Icon Class family is expanding, with three equally hefty sister ships.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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An artisan pizzeria with South Beach roots is expanding across the state.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Another way Dr Pepper is evolving its storytelling is integrating into existing programming like The Pat McAfee Show during the show’s signature commercial-free hour.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Yang’s microscope, the network instantly reconstructs high-resolution details across a large 3D volume, integrating data from all 100 lenslets into a single coherent image.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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