as in mixture
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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, labor costs and declining spending and tourism created compounding crises.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Alternative assets can help buffer equity portfolios during periods of heightened volatility by reducing portfolio-level correlations and supporting smoother compounding over time.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
That margin makes a huge difference for workers and families over the long haul, giving middle-class investors the higher compounding returns that can deliver their retirement and savings goals.
—Will Dunham, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
Experts say dosing, safety, and long-term risks remain unclear, especially when products come from unregulated compounding pharmacies.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025
The hazardous weather may create compounding delays and ripple effects nationwide, particularly if major airport hubs or interstates experience closures or significant slowdowns.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Brands that invest now in data foundations and practical AI pilots will unlock compounding advantages consisting of faster iteration cycles, sharper targeting and measurable lift, while those that delay risk ceding discovery and relevance to competitors.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Michael contributed his background in compounding and emerging technologies.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
At the same time, rising rates of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are compounding that risk.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the annual flurry of economic gurus’ 2026 forecasts offered little fuel for hope, compounding this sense of uncertainty.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The compounding crises come at a difficult time for Tehran.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
This fiscal strain is compounding a demographic shift unique to our region.
—Dick Batchelor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
González spoke with anger at the wreckage but also at the compounding economic and political crises that Venezuela has endured for decades.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
The Charity Commission ultimately faulted both sides for allowing the dispute to play out publicly, further compounding reputational damage at a time when the charity’s finances were already under pressure.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Smaller, more numerous particles are released with every wash, compounding the microplastic problem.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
This has a compounding benefit in the opposite direction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, labor costs and declining spending and tourism created compounding crises.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Alternative assets can help buffer equity portfolios during periods of heightened volatility by reducing portfolio-level correlations and supporting smoother compounding over time.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
That margin makes a huge difference for workers and families over the long haul, giving middle-class investors the higher compounding returns that can deliver their retirement and savings goals.
—Will Dunham, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
Experts say dosing, safety, and long-term risks remain unclear, especially when products come from unregulated compounding pharmacies.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025
The hazardous weather may create compounding delays and ripple effects nationwide, particularly if major airport hubs or interstates experience closures or significant slowdowns.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Brands that invest now in data foundations and practical AI pilots will unlock compounding advantages consisting of faster iteration cycles, sharper targeting and measurable lift, while those that delay risk ceding discovery and relevance to competitors.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Michael contributed his background in compounding and emerging technologies.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
One Punch/Getty Images The borrowing landscape can be tough to navigate right now, especially for those who are carrying compounding debt at today's high rates.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
At the same time, rising rates of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are compounding that risk.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the annual flurry of economic gurus’ 2026 forecasts offered little fuel for hope, compounding this sense of uncertainty.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The compounding crises come at a difficult time for Tehran.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
This fiscal strain is compounding a demographic shift unique to our region.
—Dick Batchelor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
González spoke with anger at the wreckage but also at the compounding economic and political crises that Venezuela has endured for decades.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
The Charity Commission ultimately faulted both sides for allowing the dispute to play out publicly, further compounding reputational damage at a time when the charity’s finances were already under pressure.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Smaller, more numerous particles are released with every wash, compounding the microplastic problem.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Still, mainstream Democrats and the Democratic Party seemed inclined to hitch their fates to many of the issues which currently define a politics of domination, like threatening Venezuela or increasing ICE funding, even though for the first time, more voters want to abolish ICE than to keep it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the increasing state support comes amid a dramatic overall decline.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Before Watson’s game-winner, Murray also conjured one of the weirdest clutch buckets of Denver’s season, scooping up a loose ball that had been stripped away from Aaron Gordon and connecting on an awkward midrange floater before the shot clock buzzer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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The institute offered NuVee early institutional support and mentorship as well as connecting Luna with collaborators at San Diego State University to aid in entrepreneurship and business development.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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By adjusting a typical polymer synthesis to work in water, the researchers created the gas-permeable polymer polynorbornene, which is harmless to plants but which weakens the cell membranes of a various harmful bacteria.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite re-accelerating growth while expanding its AI narrative, NET has failed to convert fundamentals into durable upside.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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But for large industrial firms—for OEMs of turbines, compressors, chillers, heavy machinery—the real value is in accelerating engineering itself.—
Paul Eremenko,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hamspon is employing a simplified one-dimensional model to accelerate simulations while coupling thermodynamic and neutronic effects.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Best Color Pairings for Chocolate Brown Don’t be scared to dress your walls in this bold earth tone, says Mellan-Matulewicz, particularly when coupling it with subtle neutrals.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, Harold’s Chicken grew far beyond its original location, expanding into a regional brand with restaurants across eight states.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mitsubishi is looking to capitalize on rising power needs from data centers, manufacturing, as well as LNG exports, by expanding in the the world's largest gas market, citing domestic consumption, production, exports, and further demand growth.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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