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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 Students spent the semester examining the statewide propositions on the November ballot, researching their potential effects and compiling their findings into a 268-page report available online. — James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The Justice Department has compiled a stunning record of losses in its 30 lawsuits demanding state voter rolls — with 26 of those cases, including the one in California, so far dismissed. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Nominated for five Critics Choice Documentary Awards, the film compiles footage William Greaves shot in 1972 of a gathering of Harlem Renaissance luminaries at Duke Ellington’s townhouse. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 And polls show the race is tight, with Jackson leading by an average of 2 percentage points in polls compiled by FiftyPlusOne. — Megan Cassella, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compile

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According to average high and low temperatures collected by AccuWeather, Boise residents can expect February to warm slightly.

— Hali Smith October 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Reduce the personal information scammers can access Scammers can collect personal details from people-search websites and data brokers to make their messages more convincing.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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