as in mixture
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as in increasing
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 connecting
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 compounding
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
First Steps To Adoption The pace of advancement in this field is staggering, and competitive advantages are compounding.
—Gaurav Tewari, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The compounding effect of multiple steps in business processes means even small inaccuracies can lead to significant errors.
—Zack Zhuang, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Kidman-Urban this week opened the designer’s spring 2025 catwalk in a poplin skirt set and a peep-toe heel, compounding Miu Miu’s unique ability to transform next-gen nepo babies into bonafide models, among them Esther McGregor, Zaya Wade, Ella Emhoff, and Eliot Sumner.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
First Steps To Adoption The pace of advancement in this field is staggering, and competitive advantages are compounding.
—Gaurav Tewari, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The compounding effect of multiple steps in business processes means even small inaccuracies can lead to significant errors.
—Zack Zhuang, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
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Divide and shape mixture into small (about ¾-inch) balls, forming 30 to 40 meatballs.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Combine egg mixture and milk mixture: Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into remaining milk mixture in saucepan.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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If there’s no connecting flight to your destination on the day itself, Korean Air includes a free night’s stay at the five-star Grand Hyatt Incheon.MaryLou Costa, contributor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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From a chemical perspective, the extraction, synthesis, or compounding of those medications is not terribly technically difficult.Jorge Just, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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This integration changes how people approach tasks that need fast data analysis and synthesis.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The problem isn’t just that funds are being deployed in support of destructive practices, but that harmful finance is accelerating.Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This increase in gross profit margin is due to a higher margin product mix in the manufacturing segment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
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This month, repertory theaters in New York and Los Angeles have plenty of offerings to get those lungs expanding and heart beating.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ascent Solar continues to focus on integrating its photovoltaic products into high-value markets such as aerospace and agrivoltaics, aiming to leverage its proprietary solar technology.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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