compound
adjective
composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients.
has compounded
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present perfectof compound (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The increasing popularity of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket has compounded pressure on them to address suspicious activity, with lawmakers, regulators and prosecutors raising concerns about insider trading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
He said the issue has compounded in recent weeks.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
The CEO has compounded wealth at an 18% annual rate since 2005.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
This has compounded the difficulties they already faced with competition for fish from large international trawlers.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025
I look upon a man who has compounded with his creditors as a person temporarily, at any rate, outside the pale of converse with his fellows on—er—equal terms.
From Jacob's Ladder by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
