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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
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Ackman has said that evolution helped shape his own ambition to build a Berkshire-like compounding vehicle.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Once a sea turtle becomes sick or weakened, the organisms that attach to its shell create a compounding problem.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
And then there was the compounding Kuminga effect.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the FDA said that GLP-1 drugs were no longer in a shortage, which was expected to put an end to the compounding.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That ecosystem effect can create compounding engagement.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Such a designation would trigger additional actions to help ease the supply crunch, including allowing certain compounding pharmacies to make more of it.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
For investors with a long time horizon, the Roth structure is particularly powerful, offering decades of compounding without any capital gains tax at the end.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The war has killed over 1,300 in Iran, 820 in Lebanon, where hundreds of thousands have been displaced, with poor weather compounding the misery.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The impact is compounding the war’s consequences for African nations, many of which have already seen foreign aid collapse in the last year.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The findings were released as Americans are facing sharply higher gasoline and energy costs due to the Iran war, compounding a longstanding affordability crunch.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Take the guess work out of compounding returns by enrolling in a dividend reinvestment plan through your brokerage, which automates the process.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
What began as a minor irritation turned into a yearlong medical odyssey marked by the lack of a diagnosis, ineffective treatments, and compounding side effects—all while costs escalated.
—Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
Indonesia’s stocks and currency slid toward new bearish milestones as rising Middle East conflict dragged on regional assets, compounding concerns over the country’s investability and policy direction.
—Prima Wirayani, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
This profound snow drought comes at an especially awkward time, compounding a quarter-century of regional aridification that has drained the nation’s two largest reservoirs to precarious depths.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
This combination — higher exposure, lower influence, less support, and greater responsibility — creates a compounding trajectory risk.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Ackman has said that evolution helped shape his own ambition to build a Berkshire-like compounding vehicle.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Once a sea turtle becomes sick or weakened, the organisms that attach to its shell create a compounding problem.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
And then there was the compounding Kuminga effect.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the FDA said that GLP-1 drugs were no longer in a shortage, which was expected to put an end to the compounding.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That ecosystem effect can create compounding engagement.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Such a designation would trigger additional actions to help ease the supply crunch, including allowing certain compounding pharmacies to make more of it.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
For investors with a long time horizon, the Roth structure is particularly powerful, offering decades of compounding without any capital gains tax at the end.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
These products are made by compounding pharmacies, which are not regulated by the FDA for safety, quality, or efficacy.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The war has killed over 1,300 in Iran, 820 in Lebanon, where hundreds of thousands have been displaced, with poor weather compounding the misery.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The impact is compounding the war’s consequences for African nations, many of which have already seen foreign aid collapse in the last year.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The findings were released as Americans are facing sharply higher gasoline and energy costs due to the Iran war, compounding a longstanding affordability crunch.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Take the guess work out of compounding returns by enrolling in a dividend reinvestment plan through your brokerage, which automates the process.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
What began as a minor irritation turned into a yearlong medical odyssey marked by the lack of a diagnosis, ineffective treatments, and compounding side effects—all while costs escalated.
—Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
Indonesia’s stocks and currency slid toward new bearish milestones as rising Middle East conflict dragged on regional assets, compounding concerns over the country’s investability and policy direction.
—Prima Wirayani, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
This profound snow drought comes at an especially awkward time, compounding a quarter-century of regional aridification that has drained the nation’s two largest reservoirs to precarious depths.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
Noun
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Process, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Particulate matter, or PM, is the mixture of tiny solid and liquid matter that collects on surfaces and floats in the air.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Solaria Energia, a Spanish renewable energy company that is connecting data centers to its own clean grid, for example, is nearing all-time trading highs.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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There is a growing body of research connecting extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change, to insurance price increases.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sustainable synthesis Using a biological middleman, this innovative method replaces the pharmaceutical industry’s heavy reliance on finite fossil fuels and toxic chemical synthesis with a sustainable circular carbon economy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her portfolio is an exploration of materiality and synthesis, blurring the lines between disciplines.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The platform’s modular architecture allows for rapid iteration and integration into broader counter-drone defense networks, potentially accelerating deployment compared with traditional defense development cycles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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That steep pressure gradient works like the atmosphere stepping on the gas pedal, accelerating winds across the region.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 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
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Carie Hallford, 48, faced up to 20 years in prison for taking over $130,000 from families for funeral services, including cremations, and often giving them urns full of concrete mix instead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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The service At the Rosewood Bangkok, the team is a mix of local talent and seasoned managers imported from Rosewood properties elsewhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kaplan has long focused on public safety, expanding amenities and making streets safer.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The interesting twist on Miami’s case is their test balloon is being floated as the powers-that-be debate expanding the NCAA Tournament field.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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