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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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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
Due to the Los Angeles wildfires, he was trapped in Montana for a week without plans and started composing before the film had even officially secured a financing deal.
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Matthew Huff, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Peter Bawiec handles sound design, with Aghi Narottama composing the score and Tony Merle providing music.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Kurds number some 7 million to 15 million, composing roughly 8% to 17% of the total population.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
Moon’s last credit, as shared on his IMDB page, was composing the music for the 2025 series The Artist.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Now, GenAI is enabling computers to learn patterns from massive datasets and to generate brand-new content on their own, such as writing human-like stories, say, or creating original images, or even composing music.
—Glenn Hunter, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to composing the music and lyrics for Slam Frank — which were influenced by a wide range of artists, including Kanye West, Stephen Sondheim and Wilson Phillips — Fox frequently co-stars in the production.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2025
Applications increased more than five percent between 2024 and 2025, with first-time applicants composing over three-quarters of the pool.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Matthew Huff, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Peter Bawiec handles sound design, with Aghi Narottama composing the score and Tony Merle providing music.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Kurds number some 7 million to 15 million, composing roughly 8% to 17% of the total population.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
Moon’s last credit, as shared on his IMDB page, was composing the music for the 2025 series The Artist.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Now, GenAI is enabling computers to learn patterns from massive datasets and to generate brand-new content on their own, such as writing human-like stories, say, or creating original images, or even composing music.
—Glenn Hunter, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to composing the music and lyrics for Slam Frank — which were influenced by a wide range of artists, including Kanye West, Stephen Sondheim and Wilson Phillips — Fox frequently co-stars in the production.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2025
Applications increased more than five percent between 2024 and 2025, with first-time applicants composing over three-quarters of the pool.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composing
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With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Using a methodology comprising those metrics, the chart provides a weekly multi-dimensional ranking of artist popularity.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
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At an investor day in November, Western Union noted 80% growth in its Consumer Services business – comprising online bill payments, travel money, insurance and prepaid cards – since 2022.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Turn comfort mode on with these soothing, filling dishes, a mix of old-school classics and creative new takes.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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Some even combine vitamin C with hydrating or soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or peptides, so your skin looks bright and plump without ever feeling stripped, thirsty, or irritated.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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The light is then guided using ultra-precise mirrors and reflected off a mask containing the pattern for one layer of the chip, which is then shrunk and projected onto a silicon wafer.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are protections in the bill against releasing images containing personally identifying or other sensitive information.—
Meghan O’Brien,
States Newsroom,
29 Jan. 2026
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The club has consistently emphasized drafting and developing talent in order to become sustainable.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The The Daily Mail and other outlets have suggested Epstein may have been drafting a resignation letter for Boris Nikolic, a physician and a former employee of Bill Gates.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lift your hips towards the ceiling, forming an upside-down V shape with your body.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the aftermath of the crash, families affected by the tragedy united, forming a bond rooted in shared grief.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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With nearly 5,000 glowing reviews on Amazon, this Aveeno calming serum is a crowdpleaser.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Turmeric and magnesium may help manage stress by calming the body's response.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Aftermath of a jail death Within three hours of Jamall Brown’s death, an internal-affairs sergeant was writing a different version of what had happened.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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In other words, people now in their 70s are writing to me about an issue that affected their parents.—
Tom Margenau,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Composing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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