as in to collect
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book

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Recent Examples of compile The Oxfam report, which draws on data compiled by Forbes, is timed to coincide with the kickoff of the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, an elite gathering of some of the richest people and world leaders. Tami Luhby, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025 In the Travis Roy consolation contest, Connor Erdman compiled two tallies and two helpers as Brookline topped Lexington 6-2. GIRLS HOCKEY Caroline Doherty led a balanced attack with a pair of goals as Hingham blanked Plymouth 5-0 in the Patriot League. Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025 There were 174 restaurant inspections between Dec. 29 and Jan. 11, according to city data compiled by the Star-Telegram. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2025 He’s compiled a 3-2-0 record with a .930 save percentage since the Finnish team was initially selected. Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for compile 

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“Compile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compile. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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