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
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
First Steps To Adoption The pace of advancement in this field is staggering, and competitive advantages are compounding.
—Gaurav Tewari, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The compounding effect of multiple steps in business processes means even small inaccuracies can lead to significant errors.
—Zack Zhuang, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Kidman-Urban this week opened the designer’s spring 2025 catwalk in a poplin skirt set and a peep-toe heel, compounding Miu Miu’s unique ability to transform next-gen nepo babies into bonafide models, among them Esther McGregor, Zaya Wade, Ella Emhoff, and Eliot Sumner.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
First Steps To Adoption The pace of advancement in this field is staggering, and competitive advantages are compounding.
—Gaurav Tewari, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The compounding effect of multiple steps in business processes means even small inaccuracies can lead to significant errors.
—Zack Zhuang, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
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Fold in crushed pineapple, and spread mixture in an even layer in baking dish.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Squeeze the lemon wedge’s juice into the mixture, dropping the lemon in after.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to invest in research and development, with expenses increasing to $43,859 for the quarter, reflecting a focus on new product development.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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There are nine modules, including two that were added in 2021 to address trauma and social justice, as well as the importance of connecting with, and respecting, nature.Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Therefore, people taking these medications are advised to use sunscreen, which prevents UVB synthesis of vitamin D.15 Vitamin D is important for people with calcium deficiency, osteopenia, or osteoporosis.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024
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In 1961, Karl Heinz-Klinger, a researcher at the West German pharmaceutical company Degussa, completed the synthesis of a new drug called fenethylline—a combination of amphetamine and an asthma medication called theophylline.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, this climate agenda risks accelerating domestic production declines, ceding ground to adversarial energy producers abroad.Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This increase in gross profit margin is due to a higher margin product mix in the manufacturing segment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
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This month, repertory theaters in New York and Los Angeles have plenty of offerings to get those lungs expanding and heart beating.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ascent Solar continues to focus on integrating its photovoltaic products into high-value markets such as aerospace and agrivoltaics, aiming to leverage its proprietary solar technology.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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