as in mixture
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 amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
a compound word
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as in to increase
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 to connect
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 compound
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Armored personnel carriers block the gate of the sprawling compound and security officers wielding AK-47s patrol the perimeter.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
These stocks are expected to have a compound annual growth rate for dividends and free cash flow/earnings per share of at least 5% from 2024 through 2026.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Steve Booren, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
High levels of electrical noise and distortion further compounded these challenges.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
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Noun
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, became the first hallucinogenic substance to be decriminalized in the U.S. after Denver voted to legalize possession of it in 2019.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Armored personnel carriers block the gate of the sprawling compound and security officers wielding AK-47s patrol the perimeter.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Adjective
According to Verified Market Research, the global organic cannabis market was valued at $6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $11 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4% during the forecasted period from 2024 to 2031.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
These stocks are expected to have a compound annual growth rate for dividends and free cash flow/earnings per share of at least 5% from 2024 through 2026.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
As my old friend Warren Buffett says, compounding is the eighth wonder of the world.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
High levels of electrical noise and distortion further compounded these challenges.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compound
Noun
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Early one morning, Jake Weir went to town to see about a mixture of grains for his horses.—
Louise Erdrich,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Made of pure petroleum jelly, a mixture of mineral oils and wax, Vaseline is an inexpensive medicine cabinet staple that has a place in just about every home.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The consequences of forgoing fluoride Removing fluoridated water can negatively impact kids who may not brush regularly or optimally, and whose diets may increase cavity risk, Caffrey says.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).—
Henri Robbins,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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Mellencamp's new ink is a simple line down her spine that reads a special message that connects to her dad, John Mellencamp.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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In an age of runaway AI, Palantir’s blend of realpolitik and moral restraint may be less of an anomaly and more of a preview.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The hosts also talk about the Fanatics Games, a blend of Pros vs. Joes and MrBeast’s YouTube channel; the good (big ratings) and bad (social race-baiting) about the WNBA‘s opening weekend; and the sale of LiveBarn, the youth sports streaming platform whose backers include Susquehanna and Ares.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Last year, visitors to the St. Petersburg, Florida, museum had a similar experience, chatting with AI Dalí by picking up a phone inspired by one of his most famous surrealist composite objects, the Lobster Telephone.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Microfiber composite balls naturally resist moisture.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Comment with strategy and purpose The next secret to accelerated growth lives in your LinkedIn commenting strategy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The result was Vero International, a line that couples the artisan know-how of Apollonio’s craftspeople with Simple Flair’s youthful, contemporary aesthetics.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This lunation might crack open your walls, whether you’re coupled or single.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This feat is achieved by giving the bike part a negative charge and the solid material (an aluminum alloy) a positive charge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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