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
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Over in Paradise Valley, a compound estate just hit the market for $9.5 million, and one of its amenities is sure to excite car lovers and collectors alike.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The viral clip comes as thrift store revenue was projected to have expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 4.5 percent to $14.2 billion in the past five years, with an increase of 1.4 percent in 2023 alone, noted an August 2024 report by Research and Markets.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Impacts from compounding inflation, higher interest rates and concerns about general social, cultural, and geopolitical climate are causing a general sense of tenuous, long-term financial stability and susceptibility to upheaval from wide-ranging social and political actions.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to isolate compounds in the mixture, the researchers identified the presence of succinic and pyruvic acids.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Over in Paradise Valley, a compound estate just hit the market for $9.5 million, and one of its amenities is sure to excite car lovers and collectors alike.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The global pinot grigio wine market was valued at $2.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $4.13 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% between 2024 and 2031, according to Market Research Pulse.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The viral clip comes as thrift store revenue was projected to have expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 4.5 percent to $14.2 billion in the past five years, with an increase of 1.4 percent in 2023 alone, noted an August 2024 report by Research and Markets.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
But as Vulcan delays compounded, SpaceX ended up with more task orders by the final year of the Phase 2 contracts — and with the one switch so far, ULA ended up with 25 missions to SpaceX’s 23.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Impacts from compounding inflation, higher interest rates and concerns about general social, cultural, and geopolitical climate are causing a general sense of tenuous, long-term financial stability and susceptibility to upheaval from wide-ranging social and political actions.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
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At the long butcher block kitchen table built by Albert, Asawa led group sessions sculpting figures from homemade baker’s clay (a mixture of flour, salt and water), or decorating eggs or making origami by day and family meals by night.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Traditional mayonnaise is a mundane miracle: a mixture of water and oil held together by the magic of an egg yolk (also known as lecithin, an emulsifier).—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Insufficient protein intake accelerates sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, which in turn increases vulnerability to illness, injury, and functional decline.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, a new moon will rise on April 27; therefore, resulting in dark skies and increasing the chance of visibility.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of the male suspects connected to the hit-and-run was detained and subsequently released by the California Highway Patrol but other two suspects were not located.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Plus, its indoor-outdoor design – with sliding barn doors and a shaded patio – offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The blend was inspired by the Golden Ratio: 61.8 percent whisky aged in European oak and 38.2 percent aged in American oak, which were married together for a final 15 months before being bottled in this stunning decanter.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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This system stores energy by lifting heavy composite blocks to an elevated position using surplus electricity.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The preliminary composite purchasing manager index (PMI) for March rose to 53.5 — consensus had been for 51.7 — from 51.6 in February, driven by an unexpected jump in the services reading to 54.3 from 51.0.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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Business leaders obtain the necessary insights to reduce carbon and material usage, accelerate CSRD compliance, and accurately measure the financial and sustainability impact of their decisions.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs Wednesday affecting all U.S. trading partners and imports, plowing ahead on a risky economic strategy that promises to further accelerate a global trade war and raise anxieties about higher consumer prices at home.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Popular among celebrities like Brittany Mahomes, these Miramar styles have garnered high praise from shoppers for coupling the comfort of sweatpants with the sharp details of traditional denim.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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And the fact that women and men are coupling up despite their educational gaps indicates that preferences are perhaps more flexible than some people assume.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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The balance wheel is made of a non-magnetic brass alloy and the Syloxi hairspring has been re-profiled to ensure stable performance at 36,000 vibrations per hour.—
Steven Rogers,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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Metal alloys and minerals, such as silica or potassium carbonate, are added to regular glass to create crystal; this enhances the material’s shine and durability.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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