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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The data, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Harrisburg, raises questions about the amount Pennsylvania spends to prop up its mass transit systems.
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Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025
As soon as someone finishes his round, his highlights of the day are instantly compiled by AI.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Fourth Ward Historic District Location: Fourth Ward Park, North Poplar and West 6th streets
When: Any time
Friends of Fourth Ward has compiled a list of must-see stops in the 30-block Fourth Ward Historic District with support from Charlotte City Partners.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Mars rover captures small tornadoes Video of the larger dust devil consuming a smaller one was compiled from a series of images Perseverance captured with one of its exterior navigation cameras on its mast, which helps engineers back on Earth steer the rover remotely.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025
As soon as someone finishes his round, his highlights of the day are instantly compiled by AI.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Fourth Ward Historic District Location: Fourth Ward Park, North Poplar and West 6th streets
When: Any time
Friends of Fourth Ward has compiled a list of must-see stops in the 30-block Fourth Ward Historic District with support from Charlotte City Partners.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Mars rover captures small tornadoes Video of the larger dust devil consuming a smaller one was compiled from a series of images Perseverance captured with one of its exterior navigation cameras on its mast, which helps engineers back on Earth steer the rover remotely.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Compile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compile. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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