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
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp for industrial purposes, some manufacturers have exploited a loophole to create compounds similar to recreational cannabis THC and sell them legally as hemp products.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
However, as seals in the engines, designed to stop leaks, wear and degrade, oil seeps in and vaporizes in the heat, releasing toxic compounds onboard.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Then the visual of Tillman going up over the top compounds that.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Complexity abounds and compounds.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Reaction fronts were enriched with iron, phosphorous, and sulfurous compounds.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
Marijuana, derived from the cannabis plant, contains two primary compounds — tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties Whole turmeric contains antioxidant compounds that fight inflammation and neutralize harmful molecules known as free radicals.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The open nature of the internet compounds the problem.
—Jenna Glover, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
And some phytoplankton release compounds to inhibit the growth of unfriendly bacteria.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
However, both of these scenarios resulted in the copious production of complex organic hazes, including molecular formulas that match compounds essential to life processes such as nucleobases, sugars, amino acids, and more.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Lowers Chronic Disease Risk Orange juice is rich in antioxidants, compounds that help prevent cell damage from unstable molecules called free radicals, a process known as oxidative stress.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The climate crisis and consolidation of seed production under a few large corporations compounds the problem, upending farmers’ ability to grow food.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Breweries should check with their municipal or private water suppliers to see if the water meets EPA allowable limits for the compounds, or, if using well water, test their wells for the compounds, Skypeck said.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp for industrial purposes, some manufacturers have exploited a loophole to create compounds similar to recreational cannabis THC and sell them legally as hemp products.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
However, as seals in the engines, designed to stop leaks, wear and degrade, oil seeps in and vaporizes in the heat, releasing toxic compounds onboard.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Then the visual of Tillman going up over the top compounds that.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Complexity abounds and compounds.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Reaction fronts were enriched with iron, phosphorous, and sulfurous compounds.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
Marijuana, derived from the cannabis plant, contains two primary compounds — tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties Whole turmeric contains antioxidant compounds that fight inflammation and neutralize harmful molecules known as free radicals.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
This economic strain compounds the pressure already created by Western sanctions.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The open nature of the internet compounds the problem.
—Jenna Glover, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
And some phytoplankton release compounds to inhibit the growth of unfriendly bacteria.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
However, both of these scenarios resulted in the copious production of complex organic hazes, including molecular formulas that match compounds essential to life processes such as nucleobases, sugars, amino acids, and more.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Lowers Chronic Disease Risk Orange juice is rich in antioxidants, compounds that help prevent cell damage from unstable molecules called free radicals, a process known as oxidative stress.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The climate crisis and consolidation of seed production under a few large corporations compounds the problem, upending farmers’ ability to grow food.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounds
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Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 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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If successful, the technology could redefine how steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys are produced worldwide.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 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
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Productive patience accelerates results in the long run.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And by streamlining the NEPA permitting process, OBBBA also accelerates the construction of mines, oil and gas wells, and power plants that produce cheap and reliable energy required for reindustrialization.—
Richard Stern,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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Set in the country's highlands, La Ruta de Las Flores is a scenic drive that connects several villages, and bursts to life when the coffee fields lining it come into full bloom.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its dual reputation for internal and external benefits connects it to a broader lifestyle shift where the line between wellness and beauty is no longer sharp.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Central Perk will include a replica of the orange sofa, merchandise and take-home coffee blends available for purchase.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Either way, what a great result that expands theatrical audiences.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Quark primarily operates in the polar regions, the company expands to subpolar destinations during the shoulder seasons, before the fleet repositions to the other side of the globe.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Compounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounds. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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