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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
Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The challenge is compounded by federal uncertainty.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Tyrone Williams faces 10 charges in Roxbury District Court, including multiple assault and firearms charges, compounded by having a previous violent crime or drug crime conviction.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Her confinement was not the result of any criminal conduct, but of bureaucratic error compounded by institutional inertia.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Now, the pain has compounded as her family has been forced to move three times over the last year.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
All of Bed Bath & Beyond’s complaints have contended that the carriers compounded the retailer’s operational and financial distress throughout the pandemic as shelves went empty and costs soared, ultimately leading to the company’s demise.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
At the end of season one, Dana was experiencing an existential crisis; her decades-long dedication to the ER was buckling under the brutal realities of the modern health care system, compounded by a violent attack by a disgruntled patient.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
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That compounded to even fewer touches.
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In 2024, Jeep managed to shock the industry by dislodging the Escalade from first place with combined Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sales of more than 55,000 units, to Cadillac’s 42,000.—
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After a 2-0 start, Arizona lost five straight games to the 49ers, Seahawks, Titans, Colts and Packers — playoff-caliber teams, outside of Tennessee — by a combined total of 13 points.—
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
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Participants can sculpt with air-dry clay, paint on canvas, or craft a collage or mixed-media piece such as a design vision board.—
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The experience left them with mixed emotions.—
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This trend accelerated in December as the flag state emerged as a critical shield against drone strikes and vessel seizures.—
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America’s top campuses remain crowded with wealth, but some universities have accelerated efforts to reach a wider swath of the country, recruiting more in urban and rural areas and offering free tuition for students whose families are not among the highest earners.—
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If you’re already coupled, the two of you may feel more aligned than ever, possibly even planning a date night that feels like a mini-escape from reality.—
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To improve cooling performance tenfold, Corintis is betting on a future where cooling is tightly coupled as an integral part of the chip itself—the microfluidic cooling channels will be etched directly inside the microprocessor package rather than on cold plates on the perimeter.—
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Each year, more than 60 percent of textiles produced globally are made from blended fibers, yet less than 1 percent of these materials are effectively recycled.—
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Their blended family — Claire’s daughter Rachel (Ella Anderson) and son Dayna (Hudson Henley), along with Mike’s daughter Angelina (King Princess) — forms the heart of their journey.—
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The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
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In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
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“Compounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounded. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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