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as in prepares
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 comprises
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 calms
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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as in contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
she took a deep breath and composed herself
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Recent Examples of composes
Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Both assumptions break when the system composes its own dependencies at runtime.
—Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Over the years, the piano became an emotional outlet for Partovi, who composes his own music.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.
—Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Both assumptions break when the system composes its own dependencies at runtime.
—Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Over the years, the piano became an emotional outlet for Partovi, who composes his own music.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.
—Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composes
Verb
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As the Air Force phases in new fighter jets like the F-35 and prepares for future sixth-generation aircraft, officials say the QF-16 fleet will remain essential for testing next-generation air-to-air weapons under realistic conditions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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Berkshire Hathaway is reshaping its top ranks in one of the clearest signs yet that the conglomerate is moving away from Warren Buffett’s famously hands-off operating style as Greg Abel prepares to take full control.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Royal Film Commission, which is helping secure distribution deals for the two films in China, will also be joining the Belt and Road Film Alliance, which currently comprises 57 festivals and film agencies from 50 countries.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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As a result of this election, the board comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities, based on self-reporting.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Your eye for details calms fears, and small, consistent systems turn hard feelings into trust that grows stronger over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
10 June 2026
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Whey protein isolate, a more refined vesion that contains at least 90% protein, is 150% more expensive than last year, the company said.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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It is widely accepted that a teaspoon of productive soil generally contains between 100 million and one billion bacteria, thus the name and rallying cry of the Forum.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Me too, but no one writes a book about it!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Antisemitism in schools is a daily reality, requiring education, community, allies, and ongoing engagement to help students feel safe, empowered and proud of their Jewish identity, Greenland writes.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Whether the bypass really was that serious is not at all clear, and Anthropic has contested whether what administration officials showed the company even constitutes a jailbreak.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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What constitutes a good concealer?—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The hair growth formula exfoliates and soothes the scalp while simultaneously repairing weak, damaged hair.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Perched along Positano’s cliffs, the hotel soothes the soul and stirs the senses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Once all negotiation clusters are completed, the European Commission drafts an accession treaty outlining the terms of membership.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
15 June 2026
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The same teenager who drafts op-eds to send to places like the Times plots his next battle attack.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Composes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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