as in mixtures
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 increases
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 couples
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 compounds
Carrie Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Turmeric is a whole spice that provides a broad spectrum of natural compounds that work together for general wellness and culinary uses.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
While kratom was already restricted to adults over 21, an emergency statewide order last month banned one of the chemical compounds found in kratom.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Future work will explore how second sound interacts with additional quantum effects, with the goal of developing predictive models for new superconducting compounds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Covering metals like nickel, tin, gold as well as certain chemical compounds, the exemptions were given to countries that have established trade agreement frameworks with the United States over the course of recent weeks.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Researchers have created a two-stage pimple patch set with an array of tiny spikes that grab onto the pimple and deliver antibacterial or anti-inflammatory compounds.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
The aim is to avoid re-traumatizing the victims, who may have undergone physically and psychologically arduous journeys since escaping the scam compounds.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lowers Chronic Disease Risk Orange juice is rich in antioxidants, compounds that help prevent cell damage from unstable molecules called free radicals, a process known as oxidative stress.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The climate crisis and consolidation of seed production under a few large corporations compounds the problem, upending farmers’ ability to grow food.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Which, of course, compounds the tragedy.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Climate change compounds these challenges.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Heated to an extreme level Chemists have long theorized that diboride compounds possess unusual properties, but studying these properties was impossible because the compounds could not be created.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The cost of ignoring this compounds every quarter.
—Carrie Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Turmeric is a whole spice that provides a broad spectrum of natural compounds that work together for general wellness and culinary uses.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
While kratom was already restricted to adults over 21, an emergency statewide order last month banned one of the chemical compounds found in kratom.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Future work will explore how second sound interacts with additional quantum effects, with the goal of developing predictive models for new superconducting compounds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Covering metals like nickel, tin, gold as well as certain chemical compounds, the exemptions were given to countries that have established trade agreement frameworks with the United States over the course of recent weeks.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Researchers have created a two-stage pimple patch set with an array of tiny spikes that grab onto the pimple and deliver antibacterial or anti-inflammatory compounds.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, both of these scenarios resulted in the copious production of complex organic hazes, including molecular formulas that match compounds essential to life processes such as nucleobases, sugars, amino acids, and more.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
The aim is to avoid re-traumatizing the victims, who may have undergone physically and psychologically arduous journeys since escaping the scam compounds.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lowers Chronic Disease Risk Orange juice is rich in antioxidants, compounds that help prevent cell damage from unstable molecules called free radicals, a process known as oxidative stress.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The climate crisis and consolidation of seed production under a few large corporations compounds the problem, upending farmers’ ability to grow food.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Which, of course, compounds the tragedy.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Climate change compounds these challenges.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Heated to an extreme level Chemists have long theorized that diboride compounds possess unusual properties, but studying these properties was impossible because the compounds could not be created.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounds
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Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their recent paper describes the Movement Reshaping (MR) Exosuit, which, rather than augmenting any part of the human body, couples the motion of one joint to lock or unlock the motion of another joint.—
Payal Dhar,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Sep. 2021
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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It was also equipped with the £7,210 ($9,721) 'Naim for Bentley’ audio system, a £3,215 ($4,334) Mulliner interior, the £2,000 ($2,696) dark chrome pack and £3,300 ($4,448) 22-inch alloys, all of which pushed the price to £244,100 ($329,053).—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Coaching accelerates trust, sharpens skills, and keeps teams engaged even when separated by time zones and thousands of miles.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The missile’s low-G launch from the cannon avoids the need for hardened components, while a rocket motor accelerates it to low supersonic speeds.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Set in the country's highlands, La Ruta de Las Flores is a scenic drive that connects several villages, and bursts to life when the coffee fields lining it come into full bloom.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its dual reputation for internal and external benefits connects it to a broader lifestyle shift where the line between wellness and beauty is no longer sharp.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tencel and modal blends are trending for Royo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Varying gas amounts and altitudes create blends like pink, purple and white.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Now, even if the AL and NL were to stay, realignment is going to have to happen anyway once MLB expands to 32 teams.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The film expands on the novel Stabat Mater by Tiziano Scarpa, which in turn is based on the real life of Vivaldi who was a Roman Catholic priest and taught at the Ospedale della Pietà for almost 30 years.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Compounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounds. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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