compounds 1 of 2

noun

plural of compound
as in mixtures
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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compounds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of compound
1
as in increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help

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2
as in couples
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 compounds
Noun
Drug repurposing gives biotechnology researchers another way to investigate diseases by starting with compounds medicine already knows. — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Within the cells, electricity plates out pure elemental metals and selectively precipitates battery compounds like lithium carbonate. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Thanks to its acidic nature, vinegar helps neutralize odor-causing compounds instead of covering them up. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 The real advantage for CHROs is anticipation, or the ability to spot workforce risk early, act before cost compounds and help organizations make better decisions before problems become expensive. — Marcy Klipfel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Other popular compounds available online, such as CJC-1295, ipamorelin, GHRP-2 and GHRP-6, have never been approved by the FDA. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 The Asian tiger mosquitoes, also day feeders, found elevated ketones and plant-like volatile compounds irresistible. — ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts contain plant compounds that may offer additional benefits for blood sugar control. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2026 This is because hot rotisserie chickens are often placed in plastic bags and containers, which may allow these potentially harmful compounds to transfer into the meat. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
Fiber-rich whole foods provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other plant compounds that candy generally lacks. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026 Pregnancy already places extraordinary demands on the body, and extreme heat compounds them — piling on dehydration, heat stress, skin infections and breathlessness at precisely the moment a body has the least margin to spare. — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Across the Solar System, eruptions can send ash over continents, throw sulfur compounds hundreds of miles above a moon, or propel nitrogen gas and ice through the frozen crust of a distant world. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 Excess construction materials exported from China, together with Chinese construction services, helped casinos, special economic zones, and scam compounds develop rapidly in Southeast Asia while supporting Chinese export revenues. — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026 Add in elder fraud, and the pressure compounds, LiaBraaten said. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The point is to be honest about the aspects of your business that are genuinely hard to replicate, and to invest in whatever compounds that advantage. — Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Inflation creeping higher The extreme heat compounds an expensive summer for Europe, where the war has already pushed up energy costs. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounds
  1. mixtures
  2. increases
  3. couples
  4. alloys
  5. accelerates
  6. connects
  7. blends
  8. expands
Noun
  • The four samples contained mixtures of reactive dyes rather than the single dyes frequently examined in previous stripping research.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sliman took up clay and hay mixtures used in village open-air ovens.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixtures
Verb
  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • By deploying an aggressive, multifront strategy that couples strong law enforcement interdiction with a revolutionary model of public healthcare, Florida is proving to the nation that the war on fentanyl can be won.
    — John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
  • Much less attention is paid to the It couples whose love stories dominated headlines at the turn of the 20th century, however.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Definition of couples
Noun
  • The team will soon add a corrosion rig to test candidate alloys against hot fluids over time.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of alloys
Verb
  • Below that threshold, operating the observatory becomes increasingly difficult and its descent accelerates, NASA officials said in the statement.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fix accelerates that to two years with just a 5% discount.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • The property celebrates nature, with biophilic design that effortlessly connects guests with the sand, sea, and sky outside; fittingly, the signature experiences at Patina Maldives are rooted in communion with nature as well.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The new solution connects with existing legal software such as iManage, NetDocuments, Docusign, and many others.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of connects
Noun
  • Laboratory testing confirms the blends meet regulatory standards, deliver superior anti-knock and anti-detonation performance, and maintain high oxidation stability, along with low sulfur and benzene levels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This beautiful shade blends warm, golden tones with darker red lowlights, creating this golden cherry shade.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • Hydropower capacity expands China has continued adding hydropower capacity as part of its broader clean-energy expansion.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Based on the legend of the Chinese goddess Chang’e, this book reimagines and expands the myth to center her daughter, Xingyin, who flees her home and embarks on a bold adventure to save her mother while training in enemy territory.
    — Chloe Gong, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of expands

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“Compounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounds. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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