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
Then, after composing himself following a quick check by the trainer, Crochet proceeded to step back on the mound, strike out Jonah Bride and finish the remainder of his outing.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Narrow caucuses composed of countries that can mobilize significant political and economic resources often end up excluding small and medium-sized states, leaving them alienated and marginalized.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
After having some time to compose himself, the two-time Masters champion detailed what winning this particular tournament meant on a personal level.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Today’s trailer also includes the first clip of The Bombing of Pan Am 103’s soundtrack, composed by the award-winning Scottish band Mogwai.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Narrow caucuses composed of countries that can mobilize significant political and economic resources often end up excluding small and medium-sized states, leaving them alienated and marginalized.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
After having some time to compose himself, the two-time Masters champion detailed what winning this particular tournament meant on a personal level.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Today’s trailer also includes the first clip of The Bombing of Pan Am 103’s soundtrack, composed by the award-winning Scottish band Mogwai.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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This is when everything used for the production is broken back down and prepared to be returned or stored.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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The company comprises two businesses, The Poke House and No Man's Land Miami LLC, according to the outlet.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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But although households with lower net worths received fewer and smaller wealth transfers, their transfers comprised a larger share of their net worth.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
16 May 2025
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Tensions have calmed a bit in recent years, barring occasional clashes along the border areas, Ganyard said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 May 2025
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This may include guiding someone who is blind; pulling a wheelchair; calming a person during an anxiety attack; or reminding them to take medication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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However, coconut oil is 100% fat, and each gram contains nine calories.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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The fire crew managed to contain the fire entirely as of Tuesday evening.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Dee-Ann Durbin writes about the looming tax on Mexican tomatoes.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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McEvoy previously worked on Forbes’ breaking news team and has written for outlets including CNN and Inc. magazine.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Students from upper-income families constitute 50% to 55% of attendees at elite public colleges.—
Amy Li,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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If starting a new mental health protocol isn’t your thing, there’s white noise and soothing soundscapes that can stream through the speaker to lull you and your partner to sleep and automatically turn off or stay on throughout the night.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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In the lot, there was a pervasive sense of sluggishness; the discontent and hours of waiting seemed to lull drivers into inaction, even when a seemingly decent ride chimed on their phones.—
Eli Tan,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Matthew Brennan drafts the race at the Tour de Romandie, before shooting out at such a speed that no other rider can follow in his own slipstream.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Congress is already deep into the slog of drafting Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered funds for the administration’s mass deportation effort — a package that, unlike the budget plan, would carry the force of law.—
Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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