as in combined
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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
Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Higher pay offered by private-sector work has compounded struggles to maintain adequate court reporter staffing.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The pressure to find housing was compounded by her desire to succeed in the music industry.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The Ducks compounded the situation by switching on every screen, taking away the top scoring options and leaving Andrews confronted by center Nate Bittle as Andrews drove toward the left wing.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
For Gen Z, this fear is compounded by their lack of workplace experience and exposure to successful reporting outcomes.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Those problems were compounded early on here too when a Dan Ndoye effort was charged down by Andrea Cambiaso after just six minutes, leaving the defender requiring treatment from the physio.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
For women in leadership roles, these challenges are compounded by the high-pressure nature of their positions.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Now, the looming threat of an even longer legal slog has compounded that confusion.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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For multi-generational entrepreneurs, these challenges are compounded by family expectations.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Higher pay offered by private-sector work has compounded struggles to maintain adequate court reporter staffing.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The pressure to find housing was compounded by her desire to succeed in the music industry.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The Ducks compounded the situation by switching on every screen, taking away the top scoring options and leaving Andrews confronted by center Nate Bittle as Andrews drove toward the left wing.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
For Gen Z, this fear is compounded by their lack of workplace experience and exposure to successful reporting outcomes.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Those problems were compounded early on here too when a Dan Ndoye effort was charged down by Andrea Cambiaso after just six minutes, leaving the defender requiring treatment from the physio.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
For women in leadership roles, these challenges are compounded by the high-pressure nature of their positions.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Now, the looming threat of an even longer legal slog has compounded that confusion.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
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The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sales in Britain last year increased sixfold thanks to a switch in distribution partner to Scotch producer Whyte & Mackay in mid-2023.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That being said, owners and developers in recent years have started to build new housing either connected to a shopping center, or nearby.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The airline places a tremendous emphasis on employee pride, ensuring that its staff feel valued and connected to the company’s mission.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The performance of BlackRock stock over the last few years has been mixed.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rents have been a particular focus for policymakers, and the news there also has been mixed.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The program helps small businesses finance major expenses with lower down payments and longer repayment terms than traditional loans, and the SBA recently streamlined the process and expanded the types of loans eligible for refinancing.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wildfire ignited Monday and has expanded at an alarming rate, burning more than 3,000 acres with 0% containment and destroying at least seven structures.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Italy’s Catholics were content to feast on pork prosciutto, sausages and salami through the winter, Jews and Muslims raised geese for the same purpose—so much so that the goose became inextricably linked to Italy’s Jewish cuisine.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most are linked to farm workers who have been in contact with sick animals.Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Visiting America’s Highest City Leadville is America’s highest incorporated city.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Game and Fish Commission Wildlife areas and department properties outside incorporated municipalities.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024
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Now, they’re being augmented by software innovations, AI, robotics and advanced technologies that are dramatically evolving North America’s industrial base.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But, for Yankees fans of a certain age, consider making these part of a memorabilia array, augmented by baseball cards or other related collectibles.Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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