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
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
The Israeli military raided Kamal Adwan, another northern Gaza hospital, last week, charging that Hamas was operating in the compound.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Thai luxury goods market is estimated to be worth $3.4 billion in 2024, and is forecast to register a compound annual growth rate of 3.4 percent between now and 2029, according to market research firm Statista.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
David Oliver, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
The political chaos is compounded by the country’s worst civil aviation accident after a Jeju Air flight crashed on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on-board.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The long-running, contentious hearing on the company’s quarrying proposal for part of the 165-acre former Dow Chemical compound closed on Dec. 19, and the community is looking for a decision later this month.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
The Israeli military raided Kamal Adwan, another northern Gaza hospital, last week, charging that Hamas was operating in the compound.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
According to Markets and Markets, the global vector database market is projected to grow from $1.5 billion in 2023 to $4.3 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 23.3%.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Thai luxury goods market is estimated to be worth $3.4 billion in 2024, and is forecast to register a compound annual growth rate of 3.4 percent between now and 2029, according to market research firm Statista.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
This form of grief can be further compounded with the death of a beloved public figure.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
The political chaos is compounded by the country’s worst civil aviation accident after a Jeju Air flight crashed on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on-board.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 30 Dec. 2024
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Cook, tossing, until mixture is creamy and emulsified, adding pasta water as needed.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024
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To activate it, mix the crystals with water in the palm of your hand until the mixture becomes a paste, then massage the treatment into the scalp.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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A couple of trees had been cut down recently, either to increase the visibility of the stones, or to improve security.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Share [Findings] The presence of a professional sports team increases a city’s seasonal flu deaths.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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These traditional inns date back to the 8th century A.D. and many of the earliest ones were located along the Tokaido route, which connected current-day Tokyo and Kyoto, providing respite for nomadic samurai and traders.Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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Instead, generations are cultivated by a combination of experiences, good and bad, that connect, change and evolve people.Gilda D'Incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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With its lightweight blend of green tea and lime extracts, Authentic Beauty Concept's Best of Beauty-winning Amplify Mousse is ideal for zhushing up finer curl patterns and ensuring your look holds all day.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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For me, trying snacks is a blend of finding inspiration for my company, and also treasure hunting for those small moments of indulgences throughout the week.Lia Picard, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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One recent study found that each 5-point increase in a brain care score was associated with a 27% lower composite risk of dementia, stroke and depression.Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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The flat, slightly curved case is constructed using a combination of TPT® composite materials, grade-5 titanium, and an elastic wristband to keep the weight to an absolute minimum.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account The emergence of cloud-native architectures further accelerated this transformation.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Almost all traditional pundits got the outcome wrong, and the subsequent audience exodus from legacy media to podcasts, YouTube, and other alternative sources has accelerated.Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ford is reportedly coupling its own $1 million donation with a fleet of vehicles.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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The struggles coupled together turned into a demoralizing late-season loss for a season that was already finished.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The packaging benefit is overall engine dimensions of a tidy cube, requiring no compromise from AMG engineers in the architecture of the alloy body or front suspension mounting points.Mark Ewing, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The team decided to use a shape-memory alloy called nitinol, made of nickel and titanium, which can be deformed at low temperatures, but then returns to its initial shape when heated.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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