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
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The partnership has led to the creation of local committees covering safety, education, manufacturers and suppliers along with an IAAPA MENA regional advisory board composed of IAAPA and MENALAC members representing the region’s diverse attractions community.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.
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Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
The show, which improves after intermission, does have a fabulous closer — greatest-hits worthy — that is composed simply of two guys (musical director John Love and the consistently excellent Lilly) singing in falsetto.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The partnership has led to the creation of local committees covering safety, education, manufacturers and suppliers along with an IAAPA MENA regional advisory board composed of IAAPA and MENALAC members representing the region’s diverse attractions community.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
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That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.
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There is a music room with an upright piano, wind-up gramophone and the collected lyrics of Bob Dylan—a perfect touch for the pop star.
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Instead of constantly reacting, teams are prepared.
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Christian Moya, an assistant coach and set-piece analyst at La Liga club Sevilla, was impressed by the detail with which Tuchel’s side had prepared their set-piece approach for their opening match against Croatia last Wednesday.
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In 2024, according to Space Foundation estimates, the commercial space products and services industry comprised well over half of the economy’s total value, a shift largely attributed to the enhancement and expansion of satellite technology.
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The clone also comprised a large portion of the Chardonnay vines used in the famous 1973 Château Montelena Chardonnay that won the historic 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting, defeating many of France's top white Burgundies.
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The vibe in the stadium calmed after a collision between Australia’s Paul Okon-Engstler and the USA’s Freeman that resulted in both players tumbling to the grass holding their heads.
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Luckily, a couple Nightcaps veterans calmed my nerves.
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The data contained inside is helping researchers understand otherwise hard-to-examine cosmic interactions like microlensing.
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The diminutive menu contained just three sandwiches, two salads and a single dessert.
Adjective
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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The Thunder drafted Conwell at the Heat’s behest.
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Kenny Beecham evaluates several prospect fits for the NBA draft beyond the top names, including Brayden Burries and his enticing potential if drafted by the Dallas Mavericks to join Cooper Flagg and more.
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Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.
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In Kansas, more than 500 workers were terminated or took buyouts — a 32% scale-back that constituted the region’s largest USDA staffing reduction.
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“Composed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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