COMPOUND Synonyms: 196 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd

Definition of compound

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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verb

käm-ˈpau̇nd

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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compound

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adjective

ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd

as in amalgamated

made from the joining of two or more parts or elements a compound word

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Noun

This is the amount that counts toward your intake, rather than the total weight of the magnesium compound. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026 Just a few years ago, this scene of Jewish worshippers praying openly and vocally atop Jerusalem’s holiest of holy sites – known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound – would have been unthinkable. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

The discussion on new guidelines, expected to be published around March next year, follows June’s court victory for Novo Nordisk against local compounding pharmacies making unauthorized copies. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In April 2026, the FDA proposed excluding semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide from the list of bulk drug substances that outsourcing facilities may use for compounding under Section 503B based on clinical need. — Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Adjective

From 2019 to 2025, consumption of alcohol, as measured by servings, fell at a compound annual rate of 2%, according to analysis of preliminary industry data from IWSR, a drinks market research firm. — Jennifer Creery, Bloomberg, 21 May 2026 Most of that is compound growth. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for compound

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Noun

Today’s recipe Many meatballs are made with a panade, often a mixture of white bread soaked in milk, which lends moisture to the final meatballs.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Add the rice and mix to combine, coating the rice with the green mixture.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixture

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To increase supply, the International Energy Agency agreed on Thursday to release more than 20 million barrels of fuel to the market.

— Arathy Somasekhar Reuters, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Preparing multiple missions Manufacturing more rocket hardware will not increase launch frequency unless teams can prepare several missions simultaneously.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

Barnett hits first 3-point attempt Luke Barnett, who has arrived at KU with a reputation as an excellent 3- point shooter, connected on his first 3-point try shortly after checking in at the 15-minute mark of the first half.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
But multiple times a date has admitted using AI to learn details about the show without having seen it, just to connect.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of connect

Adjective

Large language models train on amalgamated content from millions of writers to predict the next logical word.

— Marissa Brassfield, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Traitors is about the gullible and the skeptical working together to sieve the fraudulent from the truthful, an amalgamated nightmare of village idiots locking themselves in the stocks and pelting each other with rotten fruit.

— Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of amalgamated

Noun

Sleepwear including gowns and robes are crafted from a luxurious rayon/spandex blend for a lightweight feel with delicate lace detailing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
On SiM’s new album, Hooman After All, the chaotic blend of genres continues, but for MAH, the secret ingredient has always been his deep love for reggae.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of blend

Verb

Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care.

— Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Its performance accelerated the slide of the ANC, once led by Nelson Mandela, which lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since the end of apartheid and was forced to form a coalition government.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of accelerate

Verb

The new tech, which the company refers to as a magnetic coupling dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) road system, basically builds a wireless charging system into the roads themselves.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Amid headlines about how the Dodgers might have benched Ohtani for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series, manager Dave Roberts said the thinking was more about coupling Tuesday’s day off with a second consecutive day of rest.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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According to Rouse, the FBI lab in Virginia created three angles of Jackson’s composite face and released it to the public in late 2023.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The high cost of ice hockey gear can be a barrier to entry for players—particularly composite sticks, which can cost around $400 and may break after just a few months of play.

— Avery Stone, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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