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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
composed a short verse for his mother's birthday
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as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
skilled at verse
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as in to tell
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
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Recent Examples of verse
Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
For the rendition, Musgraves kicked off the first verse, before sharing lines in the chorus with Finneas.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Denise then left the stage, and Jackson began singing the song’s fourth verse.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Revisited epic, and its power is undiminished even though Dylan shaved off some of the latter verses.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Red-hot at the time, Fif swoops in with a verse that could never top the calamitous theatrics that Elliott brought to the original.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
For the rendition, Musgraves kicked off the first verse, before sharing lines in the chorus with Finneas.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Denise then left the stage, and Jackson began singing the song’s fourth verse.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Revisited epic, and its power is undiminished even though Dylan shaved off some of the latter verses.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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The title, from a poem by the Tohono O’odham linguist Ofelia Zepeda, clings like juniper on skin.—
Petala Ironcloud,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Fallen blossoms whisper on the damp earth, a fleeting poem of transience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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In the poetry of Donne and his contemporaries, the speaker of the poem is almost always a man, with women as implicit audience and explicit objects of desire.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Unique voices, unique perspectives Of course, there are countless autistic people who write poetry who aren’t famous and haven’t published books.—
Bradley J. Irish,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Market sources tell us the film’s budget is being pegged north of $150M. The film stars Jesse Plemons, Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, and McKenna Grace.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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The unlikely hit comedy, which tells a deranged alternative history of Mary Todd Lincoln, has attracted high-profile celebrity audience members including Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, and Steven Spielberg.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Their roster features major players from both genres scenes, including Knocked Loose, State Champs, Less Than Jake, Senses Fail, and The Story So Far, who are named after a classic New Found Glory song.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
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The song incorporates music, spoken word, clips of a Vietnamese woman crying out for her son, and the sound of air raid sirens.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During the April 29 season ender, Serena — who foolishly thought her work bestie, Matt, was going to ask another St. Denis nurse out on a date — was informed by colleagues Val and Bruce that Matt’s infatuated with her, not Holly.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Maher later said in a statement that members of the City Council would be among those people briefed by Jenkins’ budget team.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Jordon Hudson, Belichick’s girlfriend, played an instrumental role in stopping the production, related to her request to be heavily involved in the project, according to multiple industry sources briefed on the negotiations.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The best physicians could advise was a near-starvation diet that reduced Thompson to only 65 pounds.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
3 May 2025
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Just be sure to wear boots that are made for walking; ideally, with boot socks rather than thinner athletic or casual socks, Grossman advises.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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