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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
Deluca was songwriter and performer who composed music for artists including Kid Rock and Micky Dolenz, according to his profile on the website Melodic Rock Classics.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite the messy situation, Anderson said the dad remained calm and composed throughout.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Brown sugar and white sugar are both mainly composed of sucrose, a disaccharide itself made up of the simple sugars glucose and fructose.6 When metabolized, sucrose is broken down quickly to glucose and fructose and is used for immediate energy.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow composed the music for the film.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite the messy situation, Anderson said the dad remained calm and composed throughout.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Brown sugar and white sugar are both mainly composed of sucrose, a disaccharide itself made up of the simple sugars glucose and fructose.6 When metabolized, sucrose is broken down quickly to glucose and fructose and is used for immediate energy.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow composed the music for the film.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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State officials advised residents to prepare for the possibility of dangerous conditions along beaches and coastal communities.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Flush with new money on top of its 2025 budget of $10 billion, ICE is preparing to spend to address each of those chokepoints.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, the company boasts a robust balance sheet, with $924 million in cash and cash equivalents, a debt-to-equity ratio of just 4.3%, and cash comprising nearly half of its total assets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The past 18 months in particular — comprising Copa America, Concacaf Nations League and Gold Cup failures — have driven patience and tempers to the edge.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The right tools — think scented candles and diffusers, plush bath robes and calming music — engage the senses and encourage intentional downtime.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although the ingredient list is short, these powerhouses do so much, including preventing future breakouts, calming inflammation, minimizing itchiness, and depuffing the skin.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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According to the Florida Department of Health, raw milk can contain disease-causing bacteria, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria, Salmonella, and others.—
Mark Harper,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The reports compiled by the Star-Telegram contain violations from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9 and the results of 265 health inspections.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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Gatlin wrote on TikTok, reacting to the news, also celebrating that Swift is dropping her album The Life of a Showgirl on Oct. 3, the same release date of her own debut album.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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State and federal officials are raising concerns that a recent social media post by Immigration and Customs Enforcement constitutes intimidation and attempts to silence a lawmaker.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Government's Argument The Trump administration claimed that several provisions of Illinois' privacy law—including penalties for violations related to E-Verify—constituted sanctions on employers of unauthorized workers and therefore fell under IRCA's preemption clause.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Machine learning models often produce outputs accompanied by confidence scores or impressive-looking graphs, which can lull decision-makers into a false sense of certainty.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Maybe that’s why Anderson’s presence in the film feels revolutionary—not in an overtly political way, but as a small act that might help preserve our sanity, a reassurance that not everyone is in on the grift of lulling us into believing that our new status quo is OK.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 July 2025
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If probably drafted and structured (and few ever actually are), a DAPT will provide substantial asset protection ― but only if certain conditions are met.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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After being drafted in the seventh round, he's emerged as someone who could be an instant contributor for Washington.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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