as in combined
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as in increased
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 connected
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 compounded
Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For the family, the tragedy is compounded by the struggle to explain what happened to Burton’s young daughters.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
For communities of color, particularly students from HBCUs, the barriers to entry in tech and cybersecurity are often compounded by a lack of resources and exposure.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This breach follows two major attacks earlier in October, which have compounded the damage to the Archive's infrastructure.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The Raiders, in the midst of their own dismal start compounded by trading away receiver Davante Adams this week, certainly present a prime opportunity to get some corrections on film.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 19 Oct. 2024
Evidence shows that the impact is further compounded when children delay disclosing their experiences, sometimes for long periods, or keep the abuse secret altogether.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
More than a million people in northern Gaza are facing a looming famine compounded by Israel’s aid restrictions, the UN warned earlier this year.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
This problem is compounded by the fact that, for a variety of reasons, onboarding is often viewed short-sightedly as a loss leader.
—Rachel Lyubovitzky, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
As in other countries, Korea’s women directors often face additional challenges in bringing their films to the screen, some of which were compounded by the recent pandemic.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For the family, the tragedy is compounded by the struggle to explain what happened to Burton’s young daughters.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
For communities of color, particularly students from HBCUs, the barriers to entry in tech and cybersecurity are often compounded by a lack of resources and exposure.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This breach follows two major attacks earlier in October, which have compounded the damage to the Archive's infrastructure.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The Raiders, in the midst of their own dismal start compounded by trading away receiver Davante Adams this week, certainly present a prime opportunity to get some corrections on film.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 19 Oct. 2024
Evidence shows that the impact is further compounded when children delay disclosing their experiences, sometimes for long periods, or keep the abuse secret altogether.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
More than a million people in northern Gaza are facing a looming famine compounded by Israel’s aid restrictions, the UN warned earlier this year.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
This problem is compounded by the fact that, for a variety of reasons, onboarding is often viewed short-sightedly as a loss leader.
—Rachel Lyubovitzky, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounded
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Lieberman said weekend ridership increased the most, providing half-hourly weekend train services instead of hourly.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Orange Democrat’s vote percentage has gradually increased as more ballots have been counted in recent days, eroding Steel’s initial lead of approximately 11,000 votes.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The pair first connected on Instagram in December, 2023.Dory Jackson, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wright’s phone seizure was part of a separate federal investigation and not one connected to Adams, sources familiar with the investigation previously told CNN.Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Early research has also explored GLP-1 drugs for nicotine and opioid addiction, with mixed results.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council’s last two appointments saw mixed results in this year’s election.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company is pursuing accelerated approval for this candidate but reported delays due to manufacturing issues with the CELLECTRA 5PSP device.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Initial speculation had pointed to a 2025 launch date for any such moving of fixtures in La Liga, but that process appears to have been accelerated.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Sanxingdui Museum first opened its doors in 1997, though it has been expanded since, and has provided an opportunity for visitors to see first hand many of the artifacts that have been found at the archaeological site through the years.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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From a small area of less than one square kilometer in 1986, the vegetation expanded to nearly 12 square kilometers in 2021.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Moreover, happiness at work is closely linked to lower turnover rates, which can save companies significant costs in recruitment and training.Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Having more visceral or abdominal fat is specifically linked to developing heart disease.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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Visiting America’s Highest City Leadville is America’s highest incorporated city.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Game and Fish Commission Wildlife areas and department properties outside incorporated municipalities.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024
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Clad in a scarlet Jean Paul Gaultier gown and mantle, Lipa was augmented by a 53-piece orchestra, a 14-voice choir and a seven-strong band.Mark Sutherland, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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In an office augmented by AI, numerous rote tasks could be automated.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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