as in collected
free from emotional or mental agitation
stayed composed and focused despite all of the distractions
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as in prepared
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 comprised
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 calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
she took a deep breath and composed herself
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Recent Examples of composed
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Given the vast differences between the bone fragments, Evans and her colleagues initially believed that the remnants belonged to two separate species of squamates—the taxonomical group composed of lizards and snakes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Remember, significant wealth can be created in the market by those who maintain a composed and strategic approach during times of volatility.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The line is composed almost entirely of rich neutral hues of navy, gray, and cream with occasional pops of color that add interest without compromising elegance.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Given the vast differences between the bone fragments, Evans and her colleagues initially believed that the remnants belonged to two separate species of squamates—the taxonomical group composed of lizards and snakes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composed
Adjective
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Overall, the collected plant evidence shows that the area was humid and forested when the dinosaurs roamed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The money isn’t lost to the water: every year, the well is drained and the collected coins are donated to local charities.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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The initial phase of the deployment includes a Marine air-ground task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transports, with more than 2,000 Marines prepared for rapid-response missions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The New Currents jury comprised film critic Jessica Kiang, Georgian filmmaker Alexandre Koberidze and South Korean director Oh Seung Uk.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Complex relationships Graphs in Lai’s model comprised nodes and edges.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Much of that calmed down on Sunday as the American fans finally had something to cheer about, but there was still more than enough abuse aimed at McIlroy from the spectators throughout the day.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, the situation calmed, and Baker placed Skeet in handcuffs and arrested him, along with Medlin and two other ranch hands.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Between 2018 and 2022, more than two-thirds of cases of female breast cancer were diagnosed at a localized stage, meaning the cancer was contained to the breast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Safdie may have found a new way to make a sports drama, one that relies less on the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat and more on all that is contained in the ambivalent middle.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shannon asks in a remarkably calm voice.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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There are not many people to like, care about, or believe on this season, but there is one who is calm, level-headed, and was there for it all.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bassitt, originally drafted as a reliever, pitched out of Toronto’s bullpen once this year.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Historically, in 1968, then owner Al Davis drafted Tennessee State quarterback Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback selected in the first round by an NFL team.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the Biden administration’s Department of Justice determined that Boeing’s recent safety problems constituted a violation of an earlier plea agreement, Boeing agreed to plead guilty last year to its role in the two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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While there was not a specific window of timing that constituted the early versus the late eating group, the researchers grouped participants relative to their peers.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Composed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composed. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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