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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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
Time saved in data collection can be devoted to results, whether composing a report, translating documents, developing a marketing strategy or creating new software.
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Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Williams, 93 years old and still composing music, should be left alone and left to do his more important creative tasks.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The technical team features three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej composing the score, cinematographer Yedhu Radhakrishnan, and co-screenwriter Daniel Jonerdhagtt.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Ahead of the film’s release, De Los reporter Andrea Flores spoke to Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was tasked with composing music for it.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Mancuso directed from his script written with Lagana, also composing music for the film.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Williams, 93 years old and still composing music, should be left alone and left to do his more important creative tasks.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The technical team features three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej composing the score, cinematographer Yedhu Radhakrishnan, and co-screenwriter Daniel Jonerdhagtt.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Ahead of the film’s release, De Los reporter Andrea Flores spoke to Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was tasked with composing music for it.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Mancuso directed from his script written with Lagana, also composing music for the film.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composing
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This education gap in preparing employees to use AI and other new technologies effectively is a glaring, industry-wide need.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Originally preparing for former LSU and Ole Miss QB Walker Howard, the Tigers will instead see redshirt freshman Daniel Beale.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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The group—wholly-owned by Swedish investment firm Mellby Gård—currently sells secondhand children’s clothing in 55 stores across four markets—comprising 16 percent and 13 percent, respectively, of the company’s internal (and conservative) reach of 340 stores across 30 markets.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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In February, a fire destroyed a South Korean budget carrier Air Busan plane, which subsequently prohibited carry-on luggage containing portable chargers from being stored in overhead bins.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On DSPs and at digital retailers, the 23 new songs merely comprise disc one of Swag II, with a second disc also containing the 21 songs originally released as Swag the First.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the local level, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in July approved drafting its own local ordinance.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pull the cable towards your face with your elbows high and aligned with your ears, forming a 90-degree angle.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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One study uses a new astrophysical computer simulation that models turbulence within the cloud, causing fragmentation into smaller, star-forming clumps.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stepping into the spa, guests will find themselves in a minimalist space bathed in calming neutral tones and peppered with tasteful wood and gold accents.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk mused about writing a book on the core tenets of MAGA.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Guillaume Canet was also there writing his first feature film Mon Idole.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Composing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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