1
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 centerpiece was composed of different pieces of grey and blue fabric in a patchwork design.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The assembly is composed of 88 members who, under Iran's constitution, are tasked with electing the country's supreme leader who alone has the ultimate say on all matters.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Last year, the foundation funded a study by nonprofit Earth Economics that reported more than 84,000 businesses were tied to the health of the Everglades, composing 3 million livelihoods.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Also meeting is the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, an advisory body composed of elite members of Chinese society, from businessmen to athletes.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The assembly is composed of 88 members who, under Iran's constitution, are tasked with electing the country's supreme leader who alone has the ultimate say on all matters.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Last year, the foundation funded a study by nonprofit Earth Economics that reported more than 84,000 businesses were tied to the health of the Everglades, composing 3 million livelihoods.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Also meeting is the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, an advisory body composed of elite members of Chinese society, from businessmen to athletes.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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With such a significant mobilization of additional forces, Defrin was asked if Israel is preparing for a broader ground incursion into Lebanon.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Their moons have become prime targets for exploration, especially as missions like Europa Clipper and Dragonfly prepare to investigate these distant worlds up close.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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As a nuclear power, Pakistan commands a sophisticated defense apparatus comprising an army, navy, air force, and marine corps.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gemini, which comprises 15 percent of AI searches and is the fastest-growing tool in the category, cites between seven to 10 sources per response.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Previous flare-ups have calmed after days of fighting, and mediation by foreign governments including Saudi Arabia and Turkey.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Simply mix 250g of low-fat quark (which contains around 20g of protein) with 40g of ground oats, half a banana as a natural binding agent and a dash of milk.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 50 miles south, a second site was located in the 2000 block of Golf Road in Turlock, which law enforcement officials said contained all the equipment necessary to operate as a lab but was shut down before production began.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Within hours of El Mencho’s death there were already ballads, known as narcocorridos, written about his killing.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The film is written, directed, produced, shot, edited, and narrated by Josef Gatti and produced by Rob Innes.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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This column does not constitute legal advice.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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For us, that in and of itself constitutes a major question of constitutional and also civil rights for all Americans.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Honey can also help soothe a sore throat and provide sweetness.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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This, in turn, encourages you to soothe your worries — potentially by exploring them through creative initiatives.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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The way the Dodgers have spent money in recent years, one area that often gets overlooked is their ability to draft, trade for and develop prospects.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Last spring Texas had a program-record 12 players drafted, which broke a one-year-old mark set in 2024 when UT sent 11 to the league.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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