as in mixture
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as in increasing
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 connecting
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 compounding
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
For example, a charge on your credit card that starts as a temporary fix or a short-term borrowing solution for a tight month can turn into a long-term drain when the compounding credit card interest charges start to accrue, ultimately stretching repayment out over years instead of months.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
For the compounding pharmacy, this is not without legal risk.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Here is a book about addiction that offers itself as a kind of counter-addiction, an example of the compounding value of sustained attention.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The trends are concerning, to say the least, and the compounding impact on our communities and our economy is immense.
—Brooks Tingle, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The rise in debt supply is driven by large debt maturities and heavy state government issuance, which may push up yields and compounding pressures on the economy.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Look for agreements that explicitly connect energy systems to digital infrastructure—because that is where the real compounding happens.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Here is a book about addiction that offers itself as a kind of counter-addiction, an example of the compounding value of sustained attention.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
In February 2025, the FDA declared the semaglutide shortage over and set deadlines for enforcement action against compounding pharmacies and facilities that essentially copied Novo's drug.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The companies sidestep the high cost associated with many name-brand drugs by using compounding pharmacies to offer cheaper, nearly identical versions of the medications.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The compounding effect inside of that thing is going to be gigantic.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
When fired toward a person, these devices can also act as kinetic projectiles, compounding the risk of serious injury.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
This ongoing feedback loop, described by the company as a compounding data effect, enables performance improvements to be shared across the entire fleet rather than remaining isolated to individual machines, according to Quantum News.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
With debt loads already high, interest charges compounding daily and the possibility of outside rate relief low currently, the work will fall on the shoulders of credit card users.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, educational institutions in India are continuing to churn out graduates, compounding the issue as jobs become scarcer.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
As a catalyst, the analyst wrote that SoFi is building a durable, multi-year compounding business by deepening primary customer relationships that drive higher lifetime value, lower acquisition costs and broader cross-selling.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
For example, a charge on your credit card that starts as a temporary fix or a short-term borrowing solution for a tight month can turn into a long-term drain when the compounding credit card interest charges start to accrue, ultimately stretching repayment out over years instead of months.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
For the compounding pharmacy, this is not without legal risk.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Here is a book about addiction that offers itself as a kind of counter-addiction, an example of the compounding value of sustained attention.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The trends are concerning, to say the least, and the compounding impact on our communities and our economy is immense.
—Brooks Tingle, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The rise in debt supply is driven by large debt maturities and heavy state government issuance, which may push up yields and compounding pressures on the economy.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Look for agreements that explicitly connect energy systems to digital infrastructure—because that is where the real compounding happens.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Here is a book about addiction that offers itself as a kind of counter-addiction, an example of the compounding value of sustained attention.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Pharmacy technician students practice compounding mock medications such as lip balms and creams.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
In February 2025, the FDA declared the semaglutide shortage over and set deadlines for enforcement action against compounding pharmacies and facilities that essentially copied Novo's drug.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The companies sidestep the high cost associated with many name-brand drugs by using compounding pharmacies to offer cheaper, nearly identical versions of the medications.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The compounding effect inside of that thing is going to be gigantic.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
When fired toward a person, these devices can also act as kinetic projectiles, compounding the risk of serious injury.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
This ongoing feedback loop, described by the company as a compounding data effect, enables performance improvements to be shared across the entire fleet rather than remaining isolated to individual machines, according to Quantum News.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
With debt loads already high, interest charges compounding daily and the possibility of outside rate relief low currently, the work will fall on the shoulders of credit card users.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, educational institutions in India are continuing to churn out graduates, compounding the issue as jobs become scarcer.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
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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
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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The program will focus on career exploration and work-based learning for students across three school districts, connecting classrooms with local employers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Very social by nature, Marie enjoys connecting with others and forms strong bonds with both peers and adults when a genuine connection is made.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The national lab has a wide array of laboratories working within it, including sites focused on research in advanced optical materials, fuel synthesis catalysis, hydrogen safety sensor testing, renewable fuels and lubricants and solar radiation.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Protein helps build and preserve muscle by supplying amino acids and stimulating muscle protein synthesis, especially when coupled with strength training.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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That could be a signal that the pace of layoffs is accelerating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alphabet reported fantastic fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, proof that its eye-popping spending on artificial intelligence is accelerating growth across all its businesses.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Each season, a group of singles stay in a villa with the goal of coupling up or risk banishment.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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This list includes a wide mix of cities from small towns to big cities.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the way to clear that bar is finding the right combinations, the best complementary skill sets, the best chemistry mix.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bill Gates named in Epstein files Documents released from the Epstein files indicate that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly after Epstein's prison term to discuss expanding the Microsoft founder's philanthropic efforts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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