as in to collect
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list
compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book
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For example, consumers in the top 10% of the income distribution accounted for more than 49% of consumer spending in the second quarter of 2025, the highest level since data started being compiled in 1989, according to Mark Zandi at Moody's Analytics.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Some Wikipedia editors are experts in a particular field or, through the process of editing Wikipedia, have become experts in the work of compiling an encyclopedia, while others are just well-meaning enthusiasts who strive to maintain the site’s standards.
—Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Dallas ISD has compiled community resources for families related to immigration and emergency preparedness.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Even so, the numbers The Marshall Project compiled represent a significant undercount.
—Shoshana Walter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Some Wikipedia editors are experts in a particular field or, through the process of editing Wikipedia, have become experts in the work of compiling an encyclopedia, while others are just well-meaning enthusiasts who strive to maintain the site’s standards.
—Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Dallas ISD has compiled community resources for families related to immigration and emergency preparedness.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Even so, the numbers The Marshall Project compiled represent a significant undercount.
—Shoshana Walter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Individuals, nonprofits and local businesses collect bags of food, baby formula, diapers and other items and deliver them to people too scared to leave their homes.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Compile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compile. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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