compound
adjective
composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients.
compounding
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present participleof compound.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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That helped steady nerves among investors who have started to question the vast sums pumped into the AI build-out and when they will see returns, with the spike in borrowing costs compounding concerns.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Demand remains resilient, and the airline is starting to reap compounding benefits of its multiyear turnaround plan, she added.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
His daughters will start their working lives with between £45,000 to £60,000 of debt each, plus interest, which will be compounding at £5,000 to £8,000 per year.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
The drawn-out restructuring efforts by Optimum, formerly known as Altice USA, follow declining broadband subscribers from last year and high competition from fiber and wireless providers, compounding its struggles to address its looming debt payments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
"Yeah," I said, and I felt fear rush in, compounding my guilt.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
