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
Robert Gray, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
According to Boeing’s World Air Cargo Forecast released in November, the aircraft manufacturer projects India’s air cargo volume to quadruple over the next 20 years, with compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reaching 7 percent.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 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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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
The sports travel business generates some $609 billion globally, projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 16% between 2024 and 2030.
—Robert Gray, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
According to Boeing’s World Air Cargo Forecast released in November, the aircraft manufacturer projects India’s air cargo volume to quadruple over the next 20 years, with compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reaching 7 percent.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
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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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Make Caramel For caramel mixture, butter the sides of a heavy medium saucepan.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Wildfire smoke is a mixture of water vapor, gases, and microscopic particles known as particulate matter.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests high levels can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and arrhythmias, while also raising blood pressure.Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cost of goods sold increased to $46.7 million from $40.3 million, with the Auction and Liquidation segment contributing significantly to this rise.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 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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Those that can pivot quickly, prioritize eco-friendly and ethical practices, and lean into craftsmanship, innovation, and authentic storytelling to connect with their audience will be the ones to come out on top.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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One of its botanical blends is marketed as a gin substitute, made with coriander seed and lime peel combined with lavender and Juniper.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sweeting said another reason for investing in Trip was its blend of influence and innovation.Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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Nearly three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war is accelerating Ukraine’s rapid depopulation, exacerbating a demographic crisis that has been deepening for three decades.Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
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Living frugally Bukky coupled saving money with living frugally, including only shopping for clothing during sales.Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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This time they are photographed coupled up while on a walk in London.Whitney Perry, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
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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 17 Jan. 2025.
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