COMPOSE Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

compose

verb

kəm-ˈpōz

Definition of compose

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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as in to contain

to gain emotional or mental control of she took a deep breath and composed herself

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Recent Examples of compose Nuisance Bear is edited by Andres Landau; Cristóbal Tapia De Veer composed the music. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 But acting on behalf of Iran, a non-Arab Persian country composed almost entirely of Twelver Shia Muslims, was considerably more difficult to rationalize in Arab Yemen where Twelver Shia Muslims are absent and Sunnis are the majority. — Laurent Bonnefoy, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Amitav Ghosh is the author of the bestselling Ibis Trilogy, composed of Sea of Poppies (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize), River of Smoke, and Flood of Fire. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 Lyall pulled out his phone and began composing a message for Claude, the AI app from Anthropic. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compose

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Commercial incentives persist Koh said shipping companies around the world have continued looking for opportunities to navigate the Strait since the conflict erupted, with some operators prepared to accept higher risks and costs.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
The creative team is currently developing the treatment and preparing to engage potential partners about the longer version.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepare

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Founded in 2009, the retailer’s business comprises 15 stores across China, as well as lifestyle concepts including a restaurant, a tea house, and a flower shop.

— Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
The following month, the league approved the Dream’s sale to an ownership group comprising Larry Gottesdiener, Suzanne Abair and former Dream guard Renee Montgomery.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprise

Verb

Kjærvik said calming exercises, social support, group discussion, or other aspects of a retreat are more likely to explain why participants might feel calmer afterward than venting.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
The staff are friendly and are happy to facilitate requests like for in-room Peloton bikes, special calming playlists or local neighborhood tips.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of calm

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This post contains spoilers for The Diplomat Season 4, now streaming on Netflix.

— Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
The researchers started by making a single, long protein that contained the protease, the sequence it was designed to target, and a fluorescent protein.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of contain

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Hirose, who also writes and edits, has constructed a brilliantly volatile scenario, vulnerable to any number of potentially explosive and destructive dramatic developments.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Maguire and Strayer co-wrote every song on Taking the Long Way along with Maines.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of write

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On top of that, the plugs offer passive isolation (the seal of the bud) and adaptive sound masking (soothing audio tracks that help cover up your beloved’s snoring).

— Jessica Sager, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The restaurant on the ground floor features red brick arches, midcentury sconces and a soothing interior with plush beige armchairs and warm wood accents.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of soothe

Verb

In 2026, she was drafted and waived by the Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream before being claimed by the Sparks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Last year, Raman voted in favor of a 45-day citywide moratorium on new RV parks, a move aimed at giving city planners time to draft permanent new rules to regulate such facilities.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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