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
Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Policyholders who pay premiums in good faith are often left to navigate a system designed to exhaust and discourage them, compounding the pain of accidents, illnesses, and tragedies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Then on October 5, Israeli forces unleashed a volley of aerial and ground attacks on three neighborhoods in northern Gaza, decimating entire street blocks, compounding chronic hunger and leaving emergency crews unable to rescue civilians wounded by the onslaught.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
These agents integrate seamlessly across workflows, compounding efficiency gains without interpersonal friction or the need for additional human oversight.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Realistically, many organizations lack visibility into every connected device on a network, compounding this challenge.
—Shankar Somasundaram, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
This can also prevent the IRA from continuing to grow and compounding the tax problem.
—Jamie Farmer, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Compounding pharmacies must adhere to the FDA’s sterility and quality production methods, but these rules are not as rigorous for compounding pharmacies as those for commercial manufacturers of generic drugs.
—C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Skirting regulations Peptide sellers do not have to adhere to the rules or regulations that drug manufacturers or compounding pharmacies do.
—C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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Lilly has sent cease-and-desist letters to numerous compounding sellers, and both companies have filed lawsuits against numerous compounding pharmacies, alleging trademark infringement and deceptive marketing.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Policyholders who pay premiums in good faith are often left to navigate a system designed to exhaust and discourage them, compounding the pain of accidents, illnesses, and tragedies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Then on October 5, Israeli forces unleashed a volley of aerial and ground attacks on three neighborhoods in northern Gaza, decimating entire street blocks, compounding chronic hunger and leaving emergency crews unable to rescue civilians wounded by the onslaught.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
These agents integrate seamlessly across workflows, compounding efficiency gains without interpersonal friction or the need for additional human oversight.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Realistically, many organizations lack visibility into every connected device on a network, compounding this challenge.
—Shankar Somasundaram, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
This can also prevent the IRA from continuing to grow and compounding the tax problem.
—Jamie Farmer, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Compounding pharmacies must adhere to the FDA’s sterility and quality production methods, but these rules are not as rigorous for compounding pharmacies as those for commercial manufacturers of generic drugs.
—C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Skirting regulations Peptide sellers do not have to adhere to the rules or regulations that drug manufacturers or compounding pharmacies do.
—C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compounding
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Arrange salad: Arrange spinach mixture on a large serving platter and top with apple slices, blue cheese, cranberries, and pecans.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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To a large pitcher, add the milk, then stir in the rye-sherry-juice-bitters mixture.SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Health and hospital systems are also increasing research investments to improve care and advance healthcare delivery, while companies experiment with providing more support, such as help with housing, food and rides, in order to avoid extensive health issues down the line.Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Setup is easy, too, and only requires connecting a cable before pairing it to your console.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Thunder attempted an astonishing 31 three-pointers in the first half of the game, connecting on 11 of them.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fifth, magnesium stimulates protein synthesis, helping to keep muscle mass intact and strong.Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Eating enough protein is essential for optimizing muscle protein synthesis, the process of gaining lean muscle tissue.Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, this cheap capacity led to some of the first national brands, and when globalization started accelerating in the 1970s, dominant American brands evolved into dominant global ones.Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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When doing so, remove the plant from its pot and slice 1 inch deep into the bottom and sides of the rootball to free up the roots, then replant in a slightly larger container and backfill with a soilless potting mix.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As much time as the audience spends on the main characters’ dialogue, the camera also lingers on everything from the various settings of a rapidly expanding Macondo to the loaves of bread and soups in Úrsula’s kitchen.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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While smart factories focus on automating processes and integrating advanced technologies, human workers remain essential to factory operations.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Courtney took the lead on integrating Easy Scaling, Jennifer focused on relaunching the ad funnel that had originally fueled Easy Scaling’s success.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Compounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compounding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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