- present participle of compound.
compounding
Example Sentences
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It noted two recent recalls due to contaminants at compounding pharmacies that produce glutathione.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The same water supply network feeds several other locations across the capital's Royal Parks, compounding broader operational pressures faced by maintenance staff over the summer.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
However, as you might know, compounding interest does mean that you will be giving up exponentially more money than what you actually put into your account.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Although Britain’s capped tuition fees of roughly $13,000 a year sound modest to Americans, added living costs and compounding interest push total balances far higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
She was always restless when her moths were out, and now her confusion was compounding it.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
