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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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
However, chia seeds and flaxseeds are composed of different types of fiber.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 July 2025
For a widow who lost her husband, her only brother and her only daughter in just five months, McCrory is remarkably composed.
—Pamela Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
If folks will volunteer, it can be composed of two- or three-member teams of neighbors patrolling, if possible, at the approximate times these crimes are occurring.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025
The two songwriters also composed pitch-perfect theme songs for two sitcoms that debuted within a year of each other – Bewitched (1964) and Gidget (1965).
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 July 2025
For a widow who lost her husband, her only brother and her only daughter in just five months, McCrory is remarkably composed.
—Pamela Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
If folks will volunteer, it can be composed of two- or three-member teams of neighbors patrolling, if possible, at the approximate times these crimes are occurring.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025
The two songwriters also composed pitch-perfect theme songs for two sitcoms that debuted within a year of each other – Bewitched (1964) and Gidget (1965).
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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Firefighters, aided by wind, prepare for fire to shift course Firefighters actively engaged in preparation efforts to limit the fire's chance of spreading to the lodge and store, with the fire inching closer to the store on the east side of the closed State Route 67.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The event will help shooters prepare for the statewide Marksmanship Challenge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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Data from 2023 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that Black workers comprise about 13% of the workforce but hold only 3.3% of executive-level jobs.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Developer Cal West Living has begun pre-sales for the two-story and three-story residences that comprise the Citrus Bay community, located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and I Street.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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That seemed to calm the situation for a little while.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Soon after, the 62-year-old man who shouts the racial slur ends up talking to two Black men who appear to try to calm him down.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The fruit contains a high water content and has many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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The initial headline in the story contained incorrect information .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Rahaman wrote two books about his time boxing with his brother: 2014’s That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother!—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The former member of hometown band Post Animal has also reunited with them to write, record, and produce their new IRON album, and members Wesley Toledo and Javier Reyes performed alongside him Friday (Post Animal perform on Sunday).—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Aug. 2025
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These activities constitute a serious violation of copyright law and other applicable laws and regulations.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Apple has introduced major changes to the age rating system for the App Store, allowing users to get more granular suggestions about what constitutes age-appropriate content.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 July 2025
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Or why the ocean so effortlessly lulls you into a meditative state?—
Victoria Malloy,
Outside Online,
21 July 2025
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The thing about broadcast late-night hosts is all have made more than enough money to never work again, and yet they still get lulled back into some variation of the job, regardless of their age.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
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Arenas was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2001, and went on to also play for the Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzles during his 12-year career in the NBA.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Sharpe, 57, was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1990 and won two Super Bowls with the team.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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