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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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Recent Examples of compounding
Sarah Boden, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
To read more about the potential crackdown on compounding, go here.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The compounding effect, with the potential loss of the endangerment finding on top, has arguably made the whole greater than the sum of its parts.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, in the compounding market, the share of copycats for Novo's drug far outweighs that of Lilly's.
—Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The compounding effect is staggering.
—Valerie Chapman, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, a charge on your credit card that starts as a temporary fix or a short-term borrowing solution for a tight month can turn into a long-term drain when the compounding credit card interest charges start to accrue, ultimately stretching repayment out over years instead of months.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Here is a book about addiction that offers itself as a kind of counter-addiction, an example of the compounding value of sustained attention.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The rise in debt supply is driven by large debt maturities and heavy state government issuance, which may push up yields and compounding pressures on the economy.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
But in 2023, the FDA deemed many popular peptides to lack sufficient data to support their safe use and restricted compounding pharmacies from making them.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Damaging winds are compounding the storm.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Doctors who prescribe them generally send patients to compounding pharmacies.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
As aquifer levels drop, less water reaches the marsh, compounding the effects of drought and heat.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
These compounding factors mean those looking for a job are having a harder time landing one.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Temperatures in many parts of Texas remained below freezing for days, compounding stress on power plants, natural gas facilities, water systems and homes built for heat, not hard freezes.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Scott Brunner, the chief executive officer of Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, says compounding pharmacies are licensed and inspected by state boards of pharmacy.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
To read more about the potential crackdown on compounding, go here.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The compounding effect, with the potential loss of the endangerment finding on top, has arguably made the whole greater than the sum of its parts.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, in the compounding market, the share of copycats for Novo's drug far outweighs that of Lilly's.
—Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The compounding effect is staggering.
—Valerie Chapman, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, a charge on your credit card that starts as a temporary fix or a short-term borrowing solution for a tight month can turn into a long-term drain when the compounding credit card interest charges start to accrue, ultimately stretching repayment out over years instead of months.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Here is a book about addiction that offers itself as a kind of counter-addiction, an example of the compounding value of sustained attention.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The rise in debt supply is driven by large debt maturities and heavy state government issuance, which may push up yields and compounding pressures on the economy.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
With credit card rates high and the interest compounding daily, an aggressive but informed strategy is often the best one to take now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
But in 2023, the FDA deemed many popular peptides to lack sufficient data to support their safe use and restricted compounding pharmacies from making them.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Damaging winds are compounding the storm.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Doctors who prescribe them generally send patients to compounding pharmacies.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
As aquifer levels drop, less water reaches the marsh, compounding the effects of drought and heat.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
These compounding factors mean those looking for a job are having a harder time landing one.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Temperatures in many parts of Texas remained below freezing for days, compounding stress on power plants, natural gas facilities, water systems and homes built for heat, not hard freezes.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
Noun
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Transfer the fish to the pan and scatter the onion and vegetable mixture evenly over the fish.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The public, however, knew what to expect from this unwholesome mixture of politics and celebrity and didn’t tune in.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fresh concrete is visible at both the western and eastern entrances, increasing protection that could help shield the facility from potential airstrikes, alongside trucks and other construction equipment at the site.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coupled with large reductions to downtown trophy buildings and ever-increasing tax levies from local governments, bills that landed late last year enraged many homeowners.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are 100 connecting and 51 accessible staterooms on board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Glyphosate inhibits protein synthesis in plants and microorganisms, leading to their death.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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For Schwartz, the synthesis is straightforward.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Try coupling the seasonal shades with a glossy nude foundation for a refined effect.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each season, a group of singles stay in a villa with the goal of coupling up or risk banishment.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two buyers can quote you 95% of the spot price to buy your gold assets, but if one deducts fees, shipping and assay costs from that price — and the other doesn't — there's a clear winner in the mix.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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This mix of soap, water minerals, and grime can cling to anything from shower curtains to tubs, doors, and tiling.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The galaxies will dissociate and disappear, leaving only isolated masses expanding away from one another, with no energy left to extract.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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