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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Gault also points to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as another often‑overlooked issue.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Activated charcoal, which can be derived from coconut shells, is porous and binds to odorous compounds, like bacteria and toxins.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Nuts Nuts are rich in antioxidant nutrients and beneficial plant compounds.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
These foods contain compounds that give your brain a little jolt of energy by stimulating alertness, mood, and cognition.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
The carbon isotopes are found on 3I/ATLAS in compounds such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and even organic molecules such as methanol, formaldehyde and methane.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The abundance of carbon dioxide, along with trace amounts of water and sulfur compounds, offers opportunities for producing essential materials such as oxygen, fuel, and chemical energy sources.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Much is still unknown about these compounds’ origins.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
There is no certainty that this means an end to the hostilities, which began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-US bombardment of Islamic Regime compounds in Tehran, is in sight.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
For young children whose brains are still building foundational schemas of reality, the damage compounds over time.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Left unaddressed, the cycle compounds.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Berries Antioxidants include nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E, the mineral selenium, and compounds called polyphenols.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Interest compounds on top of both penalties Beyond penalties, the IRS charges daily interest on any unpaid balance, calculated at the federal short-term rate plus three percentage points.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Sleep is where the damage compounds.
—John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Editing compounds that issue, and not even a familiar and fun soundtrack can distract from a narrative that endlessly circles the same jokes and conflicts without properly deepening them.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
Peptides are short strings of amino acids, the same organic compounds that serve as the building blocks for proteins.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Gault also points to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as another often‑overlooked issue.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Activated charcoal, which can be derived from coconut shells, is porous and binds to odorous compounds, like bacteria and toxins.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Nuts Nuts are rich in antioxidant nutrients and beneficial plant compounds.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
These foods contain compounds that give your brain a little jolt of energy by stimulating alertness, mood, and cognition.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
The carbon isotopes are found on 3I/ATLAS in compounds such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and even organic molecules such as methanol, formaldehyde and methane.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The abundance of carbon dioxide, along with trace amounts of water and sulfur compounds, offers opportunities for producing essential materials such as oxygen, fuel, and chemical energy sources.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Much is still unknown about these compounds’ origins.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Both compounds bind to opioid receptors in the brain, which triggers chemical changes that, with regular use, can lead to dependence and withdrawal symptoms similar to those caused by oxycodone or heroin.
—Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
There is no certainty that this means an end to the hostilities, which began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-US bombardment of Islamic Regime compounds in Tehran, is in sight.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
For young children whose brains are still building foundational schemas of reality, the damage compounds over time.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Left unaddressed, the cycle compounds.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Berries Antioxidants include nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E, the mineral selenium, and compounds called polyphenols.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Interest compounds on top of both penalties Beyond penalties, the IRS charges daily interest on any unpaid balance, calculated at the federal short-term rate plus three percentage points.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Sleep is where the damage compounds.
—John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Editing compounds that issue, and not even a familiar and fun soundtrack can distract from a narrative that endlessly circles the same jokes and conflicts without properly deepening them.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounds
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The goal is to design, manufacture, and test a prototype thruster capable of stable operation with Earth’s atmospheric gases (N₂/O₂ mixtures), achieving at least 50% electrical efficiency and a minimum specific impulse of 4200 s.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move by the Environmental Protection Agency will allow retailers to sell less expensive formulations of gasoline, including mixtures that include 15% ethanol — known as E15 — that typically are not permitted during warmer months.—
Brianne Pfannenstiel,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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The seven Harry Potter books are canon; fan fiction that couples Hermione and Malfoy is not.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Busch and his team successfully identified three alloys that resist crystallization and possess the properties required to reliably 3D print fully glass-like metallic motor components.—
Etiido Uko
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
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What Happens Next Attention will now turn to labor negotiations, political response, and whether the transition timeline accelerates.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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When you’re fully submerged in the culture of your field’s epicenter, learning accelerates.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Northeast Passage connects Europe and Asia along the northern shores of Russia.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Its features include a 1,200-square-foot cabana, which connects to the mansion via a private underground tunnel, and a 150-foot dock extending from the lawn.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The publication noted that the video blends cinematic moments with glimpses of Taylor’s public life, including scenes that highlight the intense media attention surrounding her fame.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tocobo’s lip masks are made with antioxidant-rich plant oil blends and melt on contact, leaving your pout plump and refreshed.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Drone delivery expands across the Charlotte region The Queen City is no stranger to drone deliveries.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The find helps explain water’s odd behavior and its unusual properties, including the reason ice cubes float and how liquid water expands as its temperature drops below 39 degrees Fahrenheit (four degrees Celsius).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Compounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounds. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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