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 protein is composed of four identical subunits that must fit together perfectly to do their job.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
While salt contains some sodium, it is not composed solely of sodium.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
The two companies initially reached a deal in December, composed of a combination of cash and stock at an equity value of $72 billion.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
The material is composed of abundant, low-cost elements, avoiding reliance on scarce or expensive resources used in some high-performance solar technologies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
While salt contains some sodium, it is not composed solely of sodium.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
The two companies initially reached a deal in December, composed of a combination of cash and stock at an equity value of $72 billion.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
The material is composed of abundant, low-cost elements, avoiding reliance on scarce or expensive resources used in some high-performance solar technologies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Four Seasons Puerto Rico comprises 104 guest rooms and 35 suites, along with a portfolio of private residences that anchor the property’s buy-in offerings.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This helps to ensure that my mind is not only experiencing the music but also aiding and calming my thinking processes at the same time.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Global markets have calmed after struggling with a quick surge for long-term government bond yields in Japan early in the week.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Denver Health's blood bank administers about 500 units of red blood cells every month, along with about 100 units of fresh frozen plasma, which contains clotting factors.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the age of sixteen, Taylor made her mark on the Nashville country music scene with a debut album, but country music could not contain her for long.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to the docuseries, Woroniecki's wife, Rachel, allegedly wrote a letter to Andrea during this time.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the dogs had pressure sores on all of its limbs, indicating inactivity, the detective wrote.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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And these mirror images, uniting perceptions barely conscious, were to constitute the basis from which his pilot’s dreams would someday take flight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The prosecutor's office said a 16-year-old boy from Sayreville was arrested and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency which if committed by an adult would constitute murder, weapons charges and armed riot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Asset manager Katie Koch thinks Trump can still soothe investor anxiety.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Per fans, the formula yields a younger-looking complexion in mere weeks, and envelops even the most sensitive skin types in soothing hydration.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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The front office will draft some defensive players, who may even develop into Pro Bowl level contributors.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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There is a mutual connection in Washington, too, as executive Travis Schlenk drafted Young fifth overall in 2018 out of Oklahoma.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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