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
Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Warmer months may heighten dolphins' vulnerability to neurotoxic algal compounds.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Tech captures harmful gasses such as CO2, nitric oxide (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
For example, cinnamon contains powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, including cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, cinnamic acid, and coumarin, that may help lower inflammation and protect cells against oxidative stress.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Their analysis shows that volcanic material in the sample contains sulfur compounds highly depleted in sulfur-33 (or 33S) – one of the four radioactively stable sulfur isotopes.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Great brands understand that memory compounds.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Over the long run, transparency compounds into trust, and trust is the foundation of any enduring business.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Ocean acidification can have profound impacts on marine ecosystems by depleting seawater of certain carbon compounds that corals and other shell building animals need to construct their protective homes.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Carrot and ginger juice is packed with abundant nutrients and compounds that support overall wellness.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Warmer months may heighten dolphins' vulnerability to neurotoxic algal compounds.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Tech captures harmful gasses such as CO2, nitric oxide (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
For example, cinnamon contains powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, including cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, cinnamic acid, and coumarin, that may help lower inflammation and protect cells against oxidative stress.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Their analysis shows that volcanic material in the sample contains sulfur compounds highly depleted in sulfur-33 (or 33S) – one of the four radioactively stable sulfur isotopes.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Great brands understand that memory compounds.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
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Supports Mental Health Current evidence suggests that saffron's compounds crocin and safranal may help increase mood-boosting chemicals (such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) in the brain.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Over the long run, transparency compounds into trust, and trust is the foundation of any enduring business.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Ocean acidification can have profound impacts on marine ecosystems by depleting seawater of certain carbon compounds that corals and other shell building animals need to construct their protective homes.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
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
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
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The uptick in confrontations comes as the administration increases its efforts to deport millions of undocumented migrants, an approach critics say has led to aggressive enforcement tactics, due process violations and the mistreatment of migrants.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Denton's study increases the possible window of Herschel's formation from one million years to ten million.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 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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The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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Its low-code structure not only simplifies integration but also accelerates deployment, enabling companies to implement robotic systems in days rather than weeks or months.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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This method does not require drilling new wells, which significantly reduces setup costs and environmental disruption and accelerates deployment.—
Moones Alamooti,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
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The acquisition allows Worldly to incorporate GoBlu’s technology into its own platform, creating a foundation for a unified system that connects chemical compliance data with verified environmental performance metrics across consumer goods.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Prompt’s flagship app, Seemour, connects to home security cameras, adding sophisticated capabilities.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Elazar-Halevi’s fast-paced, live-action YA thriller blends espionage, romance, and coming-of-age drama set against the backdrops of major cities around the world.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Special fiber blends are used for lightweight fabrics that bring durability and breathability into summer denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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The quantum computer at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian expands the region’s embrace of the technology that started years ago—one that has also served to unite scientists across the continent.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Harrison Dickinson’s feature directorial debut expands to more than 100 runs nationally on 10/17.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Compounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounds. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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