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
Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Electrons pinball across membranes and between compounds to drive molecular turbines that rebuild air and water into sugars to provide the energy and raw materials that cells need to grow.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
Witnesses also told the commission that the punishments were carried out in hospital compounds, including the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Beyond smoothies, coffee blocks iron, calcium competes with iron and whole grains contain compounds that bind to minerals.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Orange Slices Citrus fruits, such as oranges, can help lower blood pressure due to their vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
And with the exception of Mrakia, the yeasts all had genes enabling them to feed on compounds that were once used to protect ancient remains as well as organic matter.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Cranberry juice is better for promoting urinary tract health, thanks to its unique plant compounds that help prevent urinary infections.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 June 2026
For decades, scientists have understood that plants can release volatile organic compounds—essentially airborne chemical signals—to attract the natural enemies of the things that eat them, like caterpillars.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Mustafa Abdelmonem, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Flavanols are the plant compounds in berries, cocoa and grapes linked to heart and brain health, and the dropoff is dramatic enough to essentially neutralize the smoothie’s flavanol value.
—Allison Palmer
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
That difference compounds over time.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Travel compounds this, particularly when combined with changes in climate, altitude, and routine.
—Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Price scaled from 2 to 40 lawyers by implementing comprehensive organizational systems, A-players, and data that compounds.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Concerns grew after studies linked certain PFAS compounds to health and environmental issues, especially contamination in drinking water.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
But experts noted there were still dozens of other scam compounds in the region.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Green tea contains catechins, natural plant compounds with powerful antioxidant properties.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
Noun
These bacteria ferment milk sugar, or lactose, into flavor compounds and organic acids, which give the butter a mild tang and complex flavor.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Electrons pinball across membranes and between compounds to drive molecular turbines that rebuild air and water into sugars to provide the energy and raw materials that cells need to grow.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
Witnesses also told the commission that the punishments were carried out in hospital compounds, including the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Beyond smoothies, coffee blocks iron, calcium competes with iron and whole grains contain compounds that bind to minerals.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Orange Slices Citrus fruits, such as oranges, can help lower blood pressure due to their vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
And with the exception of Mrakia, the yeasts all had genes enabling them to feed on compounds that were once used to protect ancient remains as well as organic matter.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Cranberry juice is better for promoting urinary tract health, thanks to its unique plant compounds that help prevent urinary infections.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 June 2026
For decades, scientists have understood that plants can release volatile organic compounds—essentially airborne chemical signals—to attract the natural enemies of the things that eat them, like caterpillars.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Verb
Over time, that friction compounds.
—Mustafa Abdelmonem, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Flavanols are the plant compounds in berries, cocoa and grapes linked to heart and brain health, and the dropoff is dramatic enough to essentially neutralize the smoothie’s flavanol value.
—Allison Palmer
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
That difference compounds over time.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Travel compounds this, particularly when combined with changes in climate, altitude, and routine.
—Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Price scaled from 2 to 40 lawyers by implementing comprehensive organizational systems, A-players, and data that compounds.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Concerns grew after studies linked certain PFAS compounds to health and environmental issues, especially contamination in drinking water.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
But experts noted there were still dozens of other scam compounds in the region.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Green tea contains catechins, natural plant compounds with powerful antioxidant properties.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounds
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Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughout a continuous fat matrix.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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By deploying an aggressive, multifront strategy that couples strong law enforcement interdiction with a revolutionary model of public healthcare, Florida is proving to the nation that the war on fentanyl can be won.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Much less attention is paid to the It couples whose love stories dominated headlines at the turn of the 20th century, however.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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In addition, unlike older designs that use traditional alloys, Fyne Audio utilizes newer high-performance materials to push audio performance further.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Department of Defense sourcing rules that become effective January 1, 2027, will restrict the use of tungsten metal powders and heavy alloys mined, refined, and produced in China.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Be sure to stop by the inhalation salt chamber that accelerates skin cell rejuvenation, reduces stress, and promotes better sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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AlphaFold considerably accelerates that process.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In a conventional arrangement, the strut body is mounted to the chassis while the shaft connects to the wheel assembly.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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The bridge connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and will provide a third border crossing option at the Detroit River.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Margarine producers also add flavors such as diacetyl, a distinctive butter-flavor molecule, and blends of whey components and preservatives to replicate the flavor of butter.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The film expands Haig’s play and includes additional characters and sequences, including the actual D-day invasion.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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