- present tense form of compound (3rd person singular).
compounds
Example Sentences
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A combination of rising supply and loss of demand could push crude even lower, while U.S. dollar strength compounds the pressure, says Nikos Tzabouras of Tradu.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
This enabled them to track hundreds of chemical compounds and compare the composition of kombuchas made from different tea varieties.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
In mouse models of fibromyalgia and post-operative pain, all four compounds produced substantial pain-relieving effects.
From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026
California and Los Angeles County are considering whether to tighten regulations or ban the compounds altogether.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
The most widely used herbicides are 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, and related compounds.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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