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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
Agent authority composes dynamically.
—
Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 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
Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 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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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Michelle Yeung prepares matcha.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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
Verb
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Leaving Your Safe Space Too Quickly After the storm, many people assume the danger is over as soon as the weather calms down—but a lot of injuries happen during cleanup.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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Niacinamide calms redness and evens tone, and glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Bar soap contains fatty acids that react with certain minerals, especially those in hard water.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from June 7-13 and 98 inspections.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Sisak writes for the Associated Press.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The end result was Anthropic shut down its two most powerful models to everyone, writes Forbes senior contributor Jodie Cook.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 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 fragrance-free formula moisturizes with ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, while the brand's signature thermal spring water soothes and rebalances stressed-out skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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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
Verb
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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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The team that drafts him and bets on his talent and track record of scoring will take some risk as a result.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Composes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composes. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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