1
as in increased
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 connected
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 compounded
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The research finds that widening skills gaps are becoming barriers to growth, compounded by outdated approaches to talent development.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the ThinkBook VertiFlex centers on the moving display, its components are already secondary, compounded only by the fact that Lenovo has no retail plans for this device.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
An excess of dry fuels and vegetation is compounded by fire weather conditions that are becoming more common year-round.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Revenue Rising But Core Earnings Declining Klarna grew its revenue 22% compounded annually from 2022-2024.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Many in this group endured intermittent homelessness throughout their lives, and now their troubles are compounded by aging.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Factory-gate deflation deepened in June and July, falling to its worst level in two years as sluggish domestic demand compounded the country’s overcapacity pressure.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The collapse of these external fronts was compounded by the difficulties that Hamas faced in Gaza.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Army recruitment crisis spawns 'future soldier' course In 2022, as years of shortfall in recruiting numbers compounded into a crisis, the Army test-launched the Future Soldier prep course, a boot camp-style program to quickly pull up recruits who don't meet academic or physical standards.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The research finds that widening skills gaps are becoming barriers to growth, compounded by outdated approaches to talent development.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the ThinkBook VertiFlex centers on the moving display, its components are already secondary, compounded only by the fact that Lenovo has no retail plans for this device.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
An excess of dry fuels and vegetation is compounded by fire weather conditions that are becoming more common year-round.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Revenue Rising But Core Earnings Declining Klarna grew its revenue 22% compounded annually from 2022-2024.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Many in this group endured intermittent homelessness throughout their lives, and now their troubles are compounded by aging.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Factory-gate deflation deepened in June and July, falling to its worst level in two years as sluggish domestic demand compounded the country’s overcapacity pressure.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The collapse of these external fronts was compounded by the difficulties that Hamas faced in Gaza.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
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For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Watts said the child welfare agency also will maintain collaboration with public health officials, law enforcement and treatment providers to prevent tragedies connected to fentanyl and other drugs.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Hope in Dave Canales, the second-year head coach whose optimism-springs-eternal approach has this team feeling connected.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The combined total number of students the college will serve in fall 2025 is 10,706 when factoring in these additional programs.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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The combined entity is now the market share leader with 19% of a highly fragmented industry, according to research from RBC Capital Markets.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The independent brand picked up momentum in secondary channels in May, when turnover rose to 36 percent and accelerated further in June, peaking at 43 percent.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Borenstein has accelerated the brand’s progress toward its sustainability commitments, including climate-positive by 2025 and a new commitment to be fully circular by 2030.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When cost and performance are tightly coupled, striking the right balance between them provides operational excellence.—
Ben Ofiri,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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During Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Kat coupled up with Dale Moss, the winner from The Bachelorette Season 16 with Clare Crawley.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Broader Global Picture While Europe dominates the headlines, the global market landscape presents a mixed picture.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reviews were mixed, but that rarely makes a difference for the genre of horror.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tesla's board has urged shareholders to vote against a proposal calling for a political neutrality policy, which would have expanded board oversight of Musk's political activities.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, Chanel has expanded its support for cinema, which now encompasses everything from costume design to film restoration, in addition to initiatives geared at fostering the next generation of movie directors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time that show-goers will be recording catwalk antics on their iPhones, the Met will open an exhibition dedicated to an artist often linked to the Surrealists.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Delaying this meal was linked with greater risk of death in a sizable 20-year study.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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