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
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
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
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At the long butcher block kitchen table built by Albert, Asawa led group sessions sculpting figures from homemade baker’s clay (a mixture of flour, salt and water), or decorating eggs or making origami by day and family meals by night.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Wander Rooftop is a mixture of formal and poolside casual, where Estrada adds signature Mexican and local ingredients to international preparations.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Other storage facilities might park their cars nose-to-tail, causing delays in extracting them and increasing the risk of damage as they’re moved to let others out.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2024
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But scientists are concerned that the increasing spread of the virus could lead to mutations, which could enable bird flu to be passed among humans, raising the risk of a possible bird flu pandemic.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
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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
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This project is a perfect synthesis of design and industry.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The result is more naturalistic, fluent speech synthesis.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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Major institutions are accelerating this transformation.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Holding a mix of multifamily, office, and retail, for example, might create a sense of balance.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The kitchen, a warm mix of mahogany and granite, comes complete with a staff room (now an office with a skylight) and a powder room, ensuring that even the most demanding of literary salons could be catered to with ease.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many are expanding across markets.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
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As businesses need to stay competitive, integrating AI solutions has become essential.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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