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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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2
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
Who composes a symphony with a hammer?
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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
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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La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition announcement comes as MSNBC prepares to split from NBC as part of parent company Comcast’s move to spin off its cable properties into a separate company, to be called Versant.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The interior of the concept comprises sumptuous leatherwork and controls defined by physical knobs, dials, and switches.—
Stephen Treffinger,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Rooms The property comprises 98 guest rooms, including 42 suites and six lakefront chalets, and offers a range of historic and modern accommodations.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Clear info calms the nerves and gets people ready to party.—
Elle Chan,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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The nearness of bees, and of other things that agitate most people, calms me.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Travelers should prepare for longer than usual wait times in security as some officers don't report to work through the shutdown, said Caleb Harmon-Marshall, an aviation expert and former TSA officer who writes the travel newsletter Gate Access.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Murphy’s Monster co-creator Ian Brennan, who writes all eight episodes, clearly savors taking kernels of truth and turning them into batches of popcorn this season.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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This has led to endless debate and virtually no agreement on what constitutes a healthy food regimen.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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What constitutes too much time together or apart isn't easily defined.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The rich, creamy formula hydrates skin deeply, soothes redness, and helps strengthen the skin's barrier, leaving everything feeling balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Watching a room full of diners realize how they’re supposed to eat that really soothes the soul.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Often, when a team drafts a player billed as the next superstar, there are questions surrounding whether or not that player will live up to all the hype.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Undue Medical Debt also drafts new policies to fix the healthcare system.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Composes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composes. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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