compounding 1 of 2

present participle of compound
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compounding

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Recent Examples of compounding
Noun
Investment in a brand or in fame is a compounding investment. Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 30 Dec. 2024 These provide immediate efficiency gains but come at the expense of longer-term, compounding investments. 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 Food may be another factor, possibly compounding the first one. Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024 Now that the shortage is over, specialty and compounding pharmacies — such as Henry Meds and Him — must stop selling their off-brand versions of the weight-loss drugs. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Eli Lilly and other drug companies have also been attempting to crack down on off-brand versions of its weight loss drugs, suing medical spas, compounding pharmacies and weight loss clinics, according to CNBC. 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
Verb
  • Crosby’s work rate is increasing in recent games, his puck battle win ratio even better than usual.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • President Joe Biden maintained those tariffs and added tariffs on other Chinese products, including personal protective equipment, electric vehicles, batteries, and steel, slightly increasing the average tariff on imports from China.
    Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • By connecting features like billing, single sign-on and data synchronization, these partnerships can deliver a unified experience to the end user.
    Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Companies are often using a mixture of different AI models for various tasks, running open offerings for those with less complexity and paying companies like OpenAI for the most powerful products.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Chop the cooked chicken and toss it with the hot sauce mixture.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • With re-accelerating inflation on the horizon, another 5%+ inflation over the next four years could easily see gold at $5,000 an ounce.
    Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • These changes disrupt the body's delicate anabolic-catabolic balance, with testosterone promoting tissue growth and libido and cortisol accelerating breakdown and stress responses.
    Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Since the 1960s, there was consensus around the critical role that mRNA plays as a translator of sorts in protein synthesis—the process responsible for almost all cellular functions in the human body.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Now in 2025, Maron’s new special, Panicked, is a synthesis of those two modes.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.
    Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Wood was recognized for her leadership in creating and expanding the district’s TRACprogram—Teamwork, Regulation, Acceptance, and Community.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Since studios and media companies began integrating AI into their operations, there has been pushback from consumers and those working in Hollywood about how the emerging technology will be used in pre- and post-production.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This involves integrating generative AI with robotics for battle damage assessment operations.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Its soundtrack will be available in a Dolby Atmos mix, too, that builds a hemisphere of sound around and above the viewer for the ultimate in movie immersion.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The mix can go from slightly watery to thick very quickly, so keep an eye on it.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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