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compounding

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verb

present participle of compound
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Recent Examples of compounding
Verb
Investment in a brand or in fame is a compounding investment. Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 30 Dec. 2024 These provide immediate efficiency gains but come at the expense of longer-term, compounding investments. Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 30 Dec. 2024 In turn, an organization representing compounding pharmacies, called the Outsourcing Facilities Association, sued the FDA in October, CNBC reported, over the its decision to remove tirzepatide from the drug shortages list several days prior. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Food may be another factor, possibly compounding the first one. Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024 Now that the shortage is over, specialty and compounding pharmacies — such as Henry Meds and Him — must stop selling their off-brand versions of the weight-loss drugs. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Eli Lilly and other drug companies have also been attempting to crack down on off-brand versions of its weight loss drugs, suing medical spas, compounding pharmacies and weight loss clinics, according to CNBC. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 That is compounding economic misery that began with the Covid pandemic, which also devastated the tourism industry. Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024 Type 2 diabetes typically develops over time, with diet and lifestyle compounding genetic vulnerability. Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
Noun
  • Dip a sponge in the mixture and gently clean the coils.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The 2024 edition was bottled at just over 4 years old, while this year’s release is a mixture of 4- and 5-year-old barrels.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Bed count threshold Student housing developments are increasing in size, according to Zachary Westover, associate director of sales and marketing at Up Campus Living, a developer, investor and manager of off-campus student housing and campus-area real estate.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.
    Sarah Turner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • By connecting features like billing, single sign-on and data synchronization, these partnerships can deliver a unified experience to the end user.
    Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • As her mentor, Jeon guided Lee through critical aspects of her research, teaching her how to break and make chemical bonds, as well as how to develop sustainable synthesis processes in his lab.
    Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Dairy For vegetarians who still like to include dairy products in their diet, Hartog says that foods such as cheese, milk, and yogurt are effective for muscle protein synthesis and contain one of the most essential amino acids, leucine.
    Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Major institutions are accelerating this transformation.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • On Friday afternoon, a mix of young visitors and families lounged on the beach and strolled along Ocean Drive.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
  • That explains why Maldonado, who was born on the same day as Darvish, remains in the mix.
    Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Many are expanding across markets.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.
    Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • As businesses need to stay competitive, integrating AI solutions has become essential.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.
    Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025

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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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