as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound
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as in increases
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 couples
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 compounds
Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
The researchers were careful to prevent contamination by other odor compounds by making sure the pads were only handled by the human providing the sample, and the compounds were preserved by freezing the pads, said Jardat.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Quantum-critical behavior is already known in many classes of compounds and is relatively easy to identify experimentally.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Shapiro says that cabbage is rich in sulfur-containing compounds to help strengthen your immune system’s defences—and vitamin C, which studies have shown can provide antioxidant protection and support immune health.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Antioxidants are compounds found in certain foods that help protect your cells from damage and disease caused by the build-up of unstable molecules called free radicals.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Over time, this divide compounds.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
Those compounds, designed from 1997 to 2012, originally were aimed to inhibit Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease, which can further the risk of heart failure, organ damage or death.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
The dearth of governmental support systems in place only compounds the issue.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
That he will be tried in the Southern District of New York greatly compounds his troubles—probably.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo that Harris took steps to conceal ordering steroids by arranging for packages to be delivered to a pseudonym at another address, and said his false application for a home loan — all while employed as a police officer — compounds his criminal responsibility.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Not knowing what to say or do compounds the pain.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
In these special kinds of systems, even a minuscule amount of uncertainty in the measurement of the initial state of a system very quickly compounds into complete ignorance about its future behavior.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Human bodies process compounds differently, and treatments that work in lab models do not always translate into safe or effective therapies for people.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
When stress compounds over months or years, the body doesn’t simply power through.
—Zelana Montminy, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Noun
Oats contain natural plant compounds, including certain antioxidants called avenanthramides.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
The researchers were careful to prevent contamination by other odor compounds by making sure the pads were only handled by the human providing the sample, and the compounds were preserved by freezing the pads, said Jardat.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Quantum-critical behavior is already known in many classes of compounds and is relatively easy to identify experimentally.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Shapiro says that cabbage is rich in sulfur-containing compounds to help strengthen your immune system’s defences—and vitamin C, which studies have shown can provide antioxidant protection and support immune health.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Antioxidants are compounds found in certain foods that help protect your cells from damage and disease caused by the build-up of unstable molecules called free radicals.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Over time, this divide compounds.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
Those compounds, designed from 1997 to 2012, originally were aimed to inhibit Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease, which can further the risk of heart failure, organ damage or death.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
The delay compounds last May’s setback, when the city of Dallas informed the Wings that Memorial Auditorium downtown won’t be refurbished in time to host WNBA games until 2027, a year later than planned.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
The dearth of governmental support systems in place only compounds the issue.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
That he will be tried in the Southern District of New York greatly compounds his troubles—probably.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo that Harris took steps to conceal ordering steroids by arranging for packages to be delivered to a pseudonym at another address, and said his false application for a home loan — all while employed as a police officer — compounds his criminal responsibility.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Not knowing what to say or do compounds the pain.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
In these special kinds of systems, even a minuscule amount of uncertainty in the measurement of the initial state of a system very quickly compounds into complete ignorance about its future behavior.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Human bodies process compounds differently, and treatments that work in lab models do not always translate into safe or effective therapies for people.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
When stress compounds over months or years, the body doesn’t simply power through.
—Zelana Montminy, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounds
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Drummond notes that other recipes for sour cream noodle bakes call for mixing the noodle and meat mixtures together before adding to the pan.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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Future samples will likely contain mixtures of organics from multiple sources, some biological and some not.—
Amirali Aghazadeh,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
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Red meat likely increases blood pressure due to byproducts from chemical reactions that happen in the liver and gut.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Boston Dynamics couples perception (IMUs, cameras, possibly LiDAR) with these controllers to enable rapid reflexive responses.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their recent paper describes the Movement Reshaping (MR) Exosuit, which, rather than augmenting any part of the human body, couples the motion of one joint to lock or unlock the motion of another joint.—
Payal Dhar,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Sep. 2021
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Early tests on other metals and alloys found similar reversals in strength behavior when deformation rates become extreme.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, no finds so richly adorned — with a socket made entirely of colored metal alloys — had been discovered until now.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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Adoption accelerates when employees feel ownership.—
Paul Eremenko,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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That visibility accelerates learning and increases the likelihood of detection and arrest.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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For members of the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits that operates a hotline for reports of ICE activity and connects residents with legal and community support, the risk is not theoretical.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Disneyland's monorail is a historic transportation system that connects the park.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Spicy Buffalo with Ranch blends heat and tang with a creamy, herby finish.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The discussion comes as driverless robotaxi testing and deployment expands rapidly nationwide, with Austin as a major launching pad.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cotie McMahon expands her range As her former program finds its footing without her, Cotie McMahon is showing a different part of her game than existed at Ohio State.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Compounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounds. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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