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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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2
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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3
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
The pic stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Tems wrote, composed, and produced the EP almost entirely on her own.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
Today’s trucks are not just comfortable; they’re composed.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The book, music, lyrics, and orchestrations were all written by Dylan MarcAurele, who has previously composed parody musicals for M3GAN and The Real Housewives of New York City.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Tems wrote, composed, and produced the EP almost entirely on her own.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026
Today’s trucks are not just comfortable; they’re composed.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The book, music, lyrics, and orchestrations were all written by Dylan MarcAurele, who has previously composed parody musicals for M3GAN and The Real Housewives of New York City.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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If any paperwork is involved, prepare it beforehand to skip mid-discussion confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Today, more than six in ten people live in the Sunbelt, with White Americans comprising about half or less of the population there.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, low wage earners such as DoorDashers and Uber drivers comprise only a small fraction of super-commuters.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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The breeze should calm some on Saturday, when overcast skies and an unseasonable chill is expected.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Skies are expected to clear, and winds are expected to calm down overnight Friday, which will allow temperatures to drop to or below freezing early Saturday morning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition, motions in which the prosecution opposed mental health diversions for two defendants contained similar errors, Stuart wrote.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Jumping Branch fire has spread to 275 acres and is only 30% contained, state officials said Tuesday.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe today Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Coupled with a significant degradation of Iranian military power, something already underway, these objectives would constitute an acceptable end to the war.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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Preventing the entry of the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Keeper of the Holy Land, moreover in a central solemnity for the faith such as Palm Sunday, constitutes an offense not only for believers, but for every community that recognizes religious freedom.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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This Burt’s Bees set has six travel-sized mani-pedi essentials, including a soothing foot cream and buttery hand salve that protects dry, chapped skin.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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An ad hoc committee — facilitated by former City Manager Bob Kiely — drafted a proposal to amend the bylaws as part of larger changes, but not all of the recommendations were completely passed on to the general membership.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Giants drafted Barkley one slot ahead of Sam Darnold and five before Josh Allen.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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