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compile

verb

kəm-ˈpī(-ə)l

Definition of compile

as in to collect

to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book

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Recent Examples of compile Deadline’s film team are adding to this useful central article compiling every entry, and have helpfully explained how new rules are allowing new types of films to compete. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 The list of 500 schools was compiled by the magazine and data research firm Statista, Schools were given a score based on their student outcomes, learning environment and their attractiveness to students. — Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Even Treadwell, who spend thirteen summers in Alaska compiling some 100 hours of bear footage, wasn’t even remotely prepared for his encounters, evidenced by his tragic death at the hands of one of his beloved grizzlies. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026 Federal data compiled by Headwaters Economics also show that arson, while generally trending downward since the 1990s, is still a big problem, too. — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compile

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Allen collected three hits and played terrific defense during a 6-3 win against the Mets.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Morgues in Nepal have been overwhelmed, though authorities are collecting DNA samples in the hopes of notifying relatives.

— Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026

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