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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
The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.
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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
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.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.
—Ruby Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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
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
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.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.
—Ruby Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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From the perspective of the Orion spacecraft, the Earth continues to grow larger as the crew prepares for their return.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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This all comes as the league prepares to negotiate new deals, including what’s expected to be a bigger share for streamers.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The hotel takes up about half the building (the non-Whitehall-facing component comprises lavish private residences and restaurants).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Platt highlighted that the new agreement comprises two parts – the first involving $12 billion of compute, where Nebius will be providing Meta with Vera Rubin systems in 2027; and a second part that allows Meta to purchase additional compute capacity of up to $15 billion.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell if the gesture calms the firestorm that reacted to Friday night.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neither collection of documents contains a smoking gun.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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At this stage, the chicks are fed small bites of fish or other prey, and the parents’ saliva, which contains electrolytes and antibodies, helps give the eaglets a healthy start.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Carver writes and executive produces alongside Brian Udovich, Neil Reynolds and Ayer.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Laser writes energy circuits Unlike conventional energy storage devices that rely on synthetic materials and chemical-heavy processes, this method uses a natural substrate and a single-step fabrication process.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Considering the quantity of hydrocarbons that are naturally entering Gulf of Mexico waters, what exactly constitutes an environmental disaster?—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Because the therapist who challenged the law, Kaley Chiles, engages in talk therapy — without prescribing medications or having any physical contact with patients — the majority decided that the Colorado law constitutes a restriction on her speech due to her particular viewpoint, or opinion.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in your 8th House of Delicate Topics soothes handsome Jupiter in your 4th House of Roots.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The moisturizer, which contains a cocktail of potent emollients, deeply hydrates and soothes the skin.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If Miami drafts correctly, something that was a dark stain of the last regime’s tenure, and hits on late free agent additions such as Rasul Douglas in 2025, the Dolphins might be better than previously thought.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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If the team drafts a receiver early, as expected, one of the names above likely won’t make the initial roster, or at least won’t be on the active roster.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Composes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composes. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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