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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Atoms of different elements combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Along with allied criminal groups, the syndicate’s crimes led to the deaths of 10 people who disobeyed the group’s management or tried to escape the compounds, according to the Chinese court’s statement.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
More work is needed to determine which blueberry compounds are responsible for the effects and whether other foods may have similar benefits.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Grapes are rich in bioactive compounds like phenolic acids and flavonoids.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Each is a unique evolutionary experiment that might give rise to compounds that unlock new medicines, behaviors that offer agricultural solutions, and other adaptations that could further our understanding of how life persists.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
The team also used mass spectrometry to provide additional evidence that the microlightning the researchers observed generated the energy to drive a reaction between methane and oxygen, converting them into different compounds.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025
The border detention camps Martin consulted contemporary and historic photos of border camps to design the chilling compounds where children and families are held in chain-link fencing pens.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The Bottom Line Along with their naturally sweet, refreshing taste, pears deliver fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that support overall health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
This risk compounds the engineering and validation challenges Tesla already faces.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The recent announcement only compounds the harm, confusing parents and diverting attention and resources from questions that could actually bring answers.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
For Pinal County, the loss compounds earlier cuts.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Just like caring for soil ensures a future harvest, designing giving to flow through daily business habits ensures impact that compounds and sustains itself.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Health compounds; things depreciate.
—Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
Licorice root contains plant compounds that mimic estrogen and may lower testosterone, which could benefit people with PCOS.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Washing removes some of the sulfur compounds that cause strong flavors, smells, and tears.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Atoms of different elements combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Along with allied criminal groups, the syndicate’s crimes led to the deaths of 10 people who disobeyed the group’s management or tried to escape the compounds, according to the Chinese court’s statement.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
More work is needed to determine which blueberry compounds are responsible for the effects and whether other foods may have similar benefits.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Grapes are rich in bioactive compounds like phenolic acids and flavonoids.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Each is a unique evolutionary experiment that might give rise to compounds that unlock new medicines, behaviors that offer agricultural solutions, and other adaptations that could further our understanding of how life persists.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
The team also used mass spectrometry to provide additional evidence that the microlightning the researchers observed generated the energy to drive a reaction between methane and oxygen, converting them into different compounds.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025
The border detention camps Martin consulted contemporary and historic photos of border camps to design the chilling compounds where children and families are held in chain-link fencing pens.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
The chemicals and compounds the discount retailer intends to eliminate encompasses the breadth of food manufacturing.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The Bottom Line Along with their naturally sweet, refreshing taste, pears deliver fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that support overall health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
This risk compounds the engineering and validation challenges Tesla already faces.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The recent announcement only compounds the harm, confusing parents and diverting attention and resources from questions that could actually bring answers.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
For Pinal County, the loss compounds earlier cuts.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Just like caring for soil ensures a future harvest, designing giving to flow through daily business habits ensures impact that compounds and sustains itself.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Health compounds; things depreciate.
—Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
Licorice root contains plant compounds that mimic estrogen and may lower testosterone, which could benefit people with PCOS.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounds
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No other metal is said to be more effective than palladium for separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The law lowers daily transaction minimums, increases warnings on the kiosks, requires transaction receipts and requires Bitcoin ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 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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Medical applications exploit tantalum; white aerospace applications utilize tantalum alloys in high-temperature turbine components.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fed’s favored inflation gauge accelerates slightly in August The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge accelerated slightly in August from a year earlier.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The research captures a snapshot of growing apprehension among the youngest segment of the global workforce as AI accelerates workplace transformation at an unprecedented pace.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The foot bone connects to the leg bone, the leg bone connects to the hip bone, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team across the Causeway — the highway viaduct that connects Yolo County and Sacramento — would be the Sacramento State Hornets.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The result was the appearance of three distinct hybrid quantum states known as phonon-polaritons, the new blends of vibration and light.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of dark meat blends that contain more fat.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The second volume expands the story of the Galactic Empire, while the third delves into the underworld of bounty hunters.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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This foldable tote bag condenses down to almost nothing, but expands to hold everything from beach towels to a grocery haul.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Compounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounds. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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