1
as in preparing
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 comprising
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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3
as in soothing
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
she took a deep breath and composed herself
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Recent Examples of composing
Marco Beltrami is composing the score.
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Drilling in pursuit of natural gas and oil in Wyoming has shown that the sandstone rock composing the Lance Formation is very deep beneath the mummies, measuring more than 1,000 meters (over 3,200 feet).
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Multiple times in the interview Hancock spoke about artificial intelligence, his curiosity about its possibilities, his interest in working with an AI assistant to aid him with legal matters, and even composing.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
For Ares, Nine Inch Nails will be composing the soundtrack, bringing their iconic industrial rock sound to the Grid.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The difference is that composing while in motion may be a particularly useful way to address a crisis in creativity.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Many of the chefs are like musicians who have graduated from covering other artists’ songs to composing their own masterpieces.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
But recently a group of AI researchers in Japan and Taiwan created a benchmark called NEWSAGENT to see how well LLMs can do at actually taking source material and composing accurate news stories.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Drilling in pursuit of natural gas and oil in Wyoming has shown that the sandstone rock composing the Lance Formation is very deep beneath the mummies, measuring more than 1,000 meters (over 3,200 feet).
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Multiple times in the interview Hancock spoke about artificial intelligence, his curiosity about its possibilities, his interest in working with an AI assistant to aid him with legal matters, and even composing.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
For Ares, Nine Inch Nails will be composing the soundtrack, bringing their iconic industrial rock sound to the Grid.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The difference is that composing while in motion may be a particularly useful way to address a crisis in creativity.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Many of the chefs are like musicians who have graduated from covering other artists’ songs to composing their own masterpieces.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
But recently a group of AI researchers in Japan and Taiwan created a benchmark called NEWSAGENT to see how well LLMs can do at actually taking source material and composing accurate news stories.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composing
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Vietnam is preparing for damaging winds, flooding, heavy rain and storm surges in its central provinces including Danang, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two or three chefs work right in front of you, preparing each dish in the traditional omakase style.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Outkast, comprising members André 3000 and Big Boi, were inducted by Donald Glover and brought nearly all of their collaborators and confidants in attendance on stage to celebrate the honor.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Venezuelan Andes Montane Forest region serves as a barrier near the Venezuela-Colombia border, comprising high-altitude woodlands that effectively function as a natural border wall.—
Leonardo Feldman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Entering a bedroom that’s painted a light blue color feels soothing and relaxing; a bathroom that’s a soft shade of green is pleasant to bathe in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Look 5 degrees to the lower left of the Pleiades to find the patch of sky containing Uranus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The recall was initiated because products containing wheat were incorrectly placed into packaging that doesn't list the presence of wheat, according to the FDA.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The writer watched the Korean original just once and then began drafting the remake from his Brooklyn apartment in early 2020, just as New York entered its first full COVID lockdown.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The question begged repeating after drafting Allen in 2023, signing Parkinson as a free agent in 2024 and then again this summer after the Rams used their top draft pick on Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson in the second round in April.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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During a week-long trial, the prosecution showed jurors text messages and other digital evidence that showed Urick and his girlfriend, Tara King, forming a detailed plan to rob and murder Tammy.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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In healthy adipose – or fatty – tissue, sympathetic nerves align closely with blood vessels, forming bundles.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Known for its fragrant purple blooms, lavender is a popular perennial herb that is beloved for its calming scent and beauty.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati took calls on Hendrickson before the year began and was looking for a first-round pick before eventually calming things down by upping the edge-rusher's 2025 salary to $29 million.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a similar vein, Timnit Gebru, a computer scientist writing during her time working at Google, warned of the dangers of large language models acting as stochastic parrots, which repeat language patterns without understanding, and in doing so replicate the biases embedded in their training data.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fairley had previously taken an active role in advocating against the settlement’s roster limits, writing to Congress and assisting a number of Liberty athletes in filing objections.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Composing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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