as in mixture
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 amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
a compound word
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as in to increase
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 to connect
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 compound
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The other variety of kava, known as tudei, is cheaper and more potent but may contain compounds that may produce negative side effects.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The brand has scaled quickly with a compound annual growth rate of 64 per cent since 2020, delivering double-digit profit margins, and expects to generate around £100 million in revenue by the end of the fiscal year.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The emotions in the room were raw, compounded by a startling sense of surprise, according to sources briefed on conversations.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Still, research and consulting firm Cerulli Associates predicted in November that the ETFs will grow at a 29% to 35% five-year compound annual growth rate.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The other variety of kava, known as tudei, is cheaper and more potent but may contain compounds that may produce negative side effects.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Predictions for the multibillion-dollar market’s compound annual growth rate range between 25% and 30%.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The brand has scaled quickly with a compound annual growth rate of 64 per cent since 2020, delivering double-digit profit margins, and expects to generate around £100 million in revenue by the end of the fiscal year.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
The threat is compounded by the Geran-5’s low-altitude flight profile, which makes radar detection difficult, and by the relative acoustic subtlety of small turbojets compared to propeller engines.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The emotions in the room were raw, compounded by a startling sense of surprise, according to sources briefed on conversations.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
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Smaller model, faster robots The headline release includes what Alibaba calls the industry’s first 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts embodied AI model.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is no precedent for such an intense mixture anywhere in New York City.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Traitors is about the gullible and the skeptical working together to sieve the fraudulent from the truthful, an amalgamated nightmare of village idiots locking themselves in the stocks and pelting each other with rotten fruit.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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The concern is not only the surge in killings, but the increasing brazenness with which they are carried out.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The association also has nurse practitioners, who can prescribe medications, and case workers who connect families to other social services.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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But if Amazon is using artificial intelligence to autonomously connect a network of cameras to locate a lost dog, what barriers are in place to prevent them from surveilling humans without their knowledge?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The alcohol-free formula doubles as a hydrating mist thanks to a blend of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and seaweed extract.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sánchez Arévalo has framed the film as a deliberate genre blend — thriller, drama, black comedy and Western — emphasizing that its resistance to easy labelling was central to the appeal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Today, Swiss materials firm Bcomp has shared more about its collaboration with Ather and the use of a new composite natural fiber for auto parts and components – including in some of the Redux' bodywork.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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Texas enters national signing day with a top 10 recruiting class, according to 247 Sports’ composite rankings.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Senate’s bill would tie some community development grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to housing production, offering bonuses to local governments that accelerate homebuilding while reducing funding for those that fall behind.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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His move to the Sandringham estate was accelerated after the latest batch of Epstein files were released, and after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was seen waving to photographers and bystanders at Windsor Castle, as if nothing had happened.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Try coupling the seasonal shades with a glossy nude foundation for a refined effect.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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