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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
Though the movie is shot entirely outdoors and largely features people on the move, mostly in the countryside but also in several turbulent city sequences, Ouédraogo (working with three cinematographers) composes images with poise and concentration.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.
—Ruby Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.
—Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025
Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Who composes a symphony with a hammer?
—Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.
—Ruby Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.
—Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025
Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Who composes a symphony with a hammer?
—Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composes
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The first step prepares the surface so the natural cleaners can work better.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Friday, March 20 The medical transcriber types and prepares medical reports for doctors at Atascadero State Hospital.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, archaeologists intend to keep looking, as the collection comprises one of the most significant caches of gold coins from this legendary moment in Russian history.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The current Pentagon press corps comprises mostly conservative outlets that agreed to the policy.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The first step replenishes skin’s water levels, and the second protects it—a combination that improves elasticity, calms inflammation, and strengthens barrier integrity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vanicream Moisturizing Cream, another National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance winner, gently calms red, scaly skin with no-frills ingredients that get the job done.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dark red markings on a gray panel, meanwhile, typically indicate that the ammunition contains an irritant or riot-control agent.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Her Amazon cart contains the ageless, expensive-looking building blocks of any cool girl’s closet.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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In one instance, Jeff Weinhold writes to a colleague, Ben Baker, about VIP club admissions, with prices charged up to $199.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Belly, Kentish Town Small and buzzy, Belly (pictured above) in Kentish Town has all the warmth of a neighbourhood bistro – with a frisson of Filipino flair, writes The Week’s Helen Brown.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Anne Bryson For Newsom, the war with Iran constitutes part of a broader criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges the business constitutes unlicensed gambling and that Kalshi conducts this business in Michigan without the licensing approval of the Michigan Gaming Control Board in violation of the LSBA.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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For the record, the claim that Green Bay drafts a quarterback every year isn’t true.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, 43 education advocacy groups called on lawmakers to extend mayoral control by only two years and strip the mayor of his majority appointments to the panel, while a commission drafts a proposal for a new form of school governance.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
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