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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one
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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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Recent Examples of compose
Others make a point of composing class papers using only word processors that track their keystrokes closely enough to produce a detailed edit history.
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Along with the seven stars that compose the Big Dipper, its surrounding stars sprawl across a whole quadrant of the sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 May 2025
With the hopes of taking the genre from the barrios of Cuba to the masses, the duo composed by Delgado and Randy Malcolm team up with a wave of up-and-coming producers and artists such as Dale Pututi, Dany Ome, Kevincito El 13, and L Kimii, as well as one of the genre’s pioneer, Chocolate.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Forethought underpins the crucial balance between execution speed and staying composed and under control.
—Ryan Lahti, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Along with the seven stars that compose the Big Dipper, its surrounding stars sprawl across a whole quadrant of the sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 May 2025
With the hopes of taking the genre from the barrios of Cuba to the masses, the duo composed by Delgado and Randy Malcolm team up with a wave of up-and-coming producers and artists such as Dale Pututi, Dany Ome, Kevincito El 13, and L Kimii, as well as one of the genre’s pioneer, Chocolate.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Forethought underpins the crucial balance between execution speed and staying composed and under control.
—Ryan Lahti, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The leaders did a deep dive into how to prepare for the three-game, eight-day stretch, which began last Saturday, with a 2-1 win at St. Louis City SC and followed with the 2-0 win Wednesday against Colorado.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The company comprises two businesses, The Poke House and No Man's Land Miami LLC, according to the outlet.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Featuring around 320 extras, each episode was filmed in a four-week block that mostly comprised technical practices and rehearsals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Tensions have calmed a bit in recent years, barring occasional clashes along the border areas, Ganyard said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 May 2025
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As silence and stillness calmed the eager world, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti, overlooking a sea of tens of thousands of teary-eyed viewers in St. Peter’s Square, introduced Catholics and non-faithful to the newest pontiff.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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But after it was shown to studio executives at British television channel ITV in 1983, the film canisters containing the pilot episode disappeared into the archives.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Wildfire smoke contains very dangerous, tiny pollutants called PM2.5 that can travel deep into the lungs or enter the bloodstream when inhaled.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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One study in The New York Times in 2020 showed that 95% of over 7,000 books surveyed were written by white people.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Even flawed testing provides valuable information — including how tests might be better written.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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In China, by contrast, services still constitute only a little over 50 percent of the economy, according to the International Monetary Fund.—
Jeff Sommer,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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If starting a new mental health protocol isn’t your thing, there’s white noise and soothing soundscapes that can stream through the speaker to lull you and your partner to sleep and automatically turn off or stay on throughout the night.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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In the lot, there was a pervasive sense of sluggishness; the discontent and hours of waiting seemed to lull drivers into inaction, even when a seemingly decent ride chimed on their phones.—
Eli Tan,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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That unit had 14 starters/key contributors get drafted, six of them in the first round.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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And, of the 10 starters for the Angels’ triple-A team that night, one was drafted by the team.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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