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
New Atlas, 16 July 2025
The compound, with main and guest houses, comprises just over an acre and a half in the exclusive Hope Ranch enclave.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Since 2005, pink diamonds have increased in value by nearly 394 percent, blue diamonds by more than 240 percent, and yellow diamonds by nearly 50 percent, with overall prices rising at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent, according to data from the Fancy Color Research Foundation.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 July 2025
But that existential crisis is compounded by Papa Smurf (John Goodman) getting Smurf-napped by the evil Razamel (JP Karliak).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Certified, renewable natural rubber is used to form a base for the other compounds used in the tire-making process.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2025
The compound, with main and guest houses, comprises just over an acre and a half in the exclusive Hope Ranch enclave.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Adjective
The global non-alcoholic wine market was valued at $2.26 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $3.78 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9 percent, according to a report by Grandview Research, a market research firm headquartered in San Francisco.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Since 2005, pink diamonds have increased in value by nearly 394 percent, blue diamonds by more than 240 percent, and yellow diamonds by nearly 50 percent, with overall prices rising at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent, according to data from the Fancy Color Research Foundation.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
Verb
The error was compounded by defense counsel resending to prosecutors the very same items prosecutors had already deleted, a source familiar with the subpoena said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 July 2025
But that existential crisis is compounded by Papa Smurf (John Goodman) getting Smurf-napped by the evil Razamel (JP Karliak).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
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Divide the steak and onion mixture into four equal portions in the pan and top each portion with 2 slices of cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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As the mixture chills, churns, and stirs, ice crystals slowly form, turning it into soft ice cream that can then be frozen further to firm up.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The top reason students opt not to pursue higher education is cost, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board states, though having a degree can drastically increase earnings.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Founded in 1996, LendingTree offers online tools to connect borrowers with lenders on financial services, like credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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From the very beginning, his journey of creating Airbnb was born out of necessity and a desire to connect people in a more authentic way.—
Raoul Davis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Best Restaurants With the perfect blend of delicious, creative food and friendly, professional service, Baran;s 2239’ is an exceptional restaurant set in an unassuming strip mall.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Success is a blend—a recipe of mental resilience, strategic vision, physical energy, financial intelligence, deep relationships and spiritual grounding.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The ranking used a composite index based on three key categories: Cost of living and housing Local economic strength Overall quality of life Each category was derived from 20 relevant metrics, weighted within set benchmarks.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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Adventure Mate uses a mixture of hardened tool steel, composite and aerospace-grade aluminum to create a powerful, rugged tool that weighs in under 5 lb (2.3 kg) inclusive of all the hard components (handle, axe/saw head and shovel head).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Our graduates will now re-enter the market faster, prepared to hit the ground running and accelerate their careers.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Starvation Much of Gaza has been reduced to a wasteland during more than 21 months of war and there are fears of accelerating starvation.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Jess and Spencer coupled up with each other on Day 1, and though they were involved in a love triangle with Sam McKinney, who gave his date card to Jess after arriving on Day 2, Jess offered her rose to Spencer at the first Rose Ceremony.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 July 2025
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Without losing his trademark dark humor, Leone couples the stylistic bravado of the film’s predecessors to a sense of tragic somberness, focusing on the sacrifices asked by the West and what gets lost as history moves on.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
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The aluminum alloy keyboard is perfect for a customizer's dream.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Free of synthetic coatings, glazes, or metallic alloys that may degrade or release harmful microplastics and materials over time.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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