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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Interest compounds, fees add up and accounts can go to collections.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 13 May 2026
As part of the agreement, Varda and United Therapeutics will use microgravity’s influence on the structure and crystallization properties of therapeutic compounds in order to improve their stability and delivery.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The compounds have lost patent protection in India, and pressure from customers buying overseas will likely increase when generic Wegovy goes on sale in Canada, for as low as $73 a month, possibly this year.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Molecule stops energy loss One of the biggest challenges in lithium-sulfur batteries is the formation of soluble intermediate compounds during operation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
While fine particulate matter is made of charred bits flung directly into the atmosphere by wildfires, ozone forms after the fact, when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds interact with light.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Hafeez also pointed to recent legislation passed by Abbott banning Sharia compounds from forming in Texas.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Packed with nutrients like calcium, protein, and beneficial compounds, milk has benefits when used as a homemade garden remedy.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Daren Smith, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
These compounds drift through the battery, causing slow reactions and reducing efficiency over time.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Some of those chemicals are endocrine disruptors—compounds that interfere with the body's hormone systems and have been linked to a range of health concerns, including certain cancers.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
The mushroom contains hericenones and erinacines, compounds that stimulate nerve growth factor and support neuron growth and survival.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Rising housing costs and the out-migration of families have reduced enrollment, while funding tied to attendance further compounds the strain on schools.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
This compounds the mess inherent to cooking with a young child, who, turns out, is apt to get as much flour on the floor as inside the bowl.
—Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
And the gap just compounds from there.
—Blake O'Shaughnessy, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Interest typically compounds daily and is credited to your account monthly.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Noun
The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Interest compounds, fees add up and accounts can go to collections.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 13 May 2026
As part of the agreement, Varda and United Therapeutics will use microgravity’s influence on the structure and crystallization properties of therapeutic compounds in order to improve their stability and delivery.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The compounds have lost patent protection in India, and pressure from customers buying overseas will likely increase when generic Wegovy goes on sale in Canada, for as low as $73 a month, possibly this year.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Molecule stops energy loss One of the biggest challenges in lithium-sulfur batteries is the formation of soluble intermediate compounds during operation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
While fine particulate matter is made of charred bits flung directly into the atmosphere by wildfires, ozone forms after the fact, when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds interact with light.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Hafeez also pointed to recent legislation passed by Abbott banning Sharia compounds from forming in Texas.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Packed with nutrients like calcium, protein, and beneficial compounds, milk has benefits when used as a homemade garden remedy.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Verb
That’s how the principle compounds.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
These compounds drift through the battery, causing slow reactions and reducing efficiency over time.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Some of those chemicals are endocrine disruptors—compounds that interfere with the body's hormone systems and have been linked to a range of health concerns, including certain cancers.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
The mushroom contains hericenones and erinacines, compounds that stimulate nerve growth factor and support neuron growth and survival.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Rising housing costs and the out-migration of families have reduced enrollment, while funding tied to attendance further compounds the strain on schools.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
This compounds the mess inherent to cooking with a young child, who, turns out, is apt to get as much flour on the floor as inside the bowl.
—Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
And the gap just compounds from there.
—Blake O'Shaughnessy, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Interest typically compounds daily and is credited to your account monthly.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounds
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The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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While mixtures of two or three metals were messy and unstable, the five-metal combination paradoxically self-organized into a single, uniform product, streamlining 31 possible chemical outcomes into a single, precise nanocrystal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Posting on multiple platforms simultaneously increases your reach, but be aware that spreading the budget evenly across all of them generally doesn't work.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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McKenzie was even more ahead of the pack in the Traditional style, which couples each lifter’s best bench press with their clean-and-jerk mark.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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These include serving as a flying test bed for in orbit manufacturing of alloys, composite materials, and fibers as well as research and production of space medicine.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Move up to Centre-Line trim for an additional £2,500 and the CX-5 gains 19-inch alloys, leather upholstery, a powered tailgate, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display and wireless smartphone connectivity.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The companies that structure their data for agents now, rather than locking it inside app interfaces, will be better positioned as that transition accelerates.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Makary has touted his accomplishments as commissioner, including his priority voucher program that accelerates review times for certain drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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In addition to the formal dining room, a second, slightly more relaxed dining area connects to the chef’s kitchen, while a separate dirty kitchen is tucked out of sight.—
David Caraccio
May 16,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Dungo’s graphic novel blends this youthful love story with the history of surfing, something Kristen deeply respects, worshipping at the altar of history’s famous surfers in an almost existential fashion.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The move aims to improve traceability and accountability as China’s humanoid robotics industry rapidly expands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Yes—putting metaphorical pen to page is fundamental, but so, too, is nurturing that which expands my literary capacity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Compounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounds. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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