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
For Ares, Nine Inch Nails will be composing the soundtrack, bringing their iconic industrial rock sound to the Grid.
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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
David is back in California, composing music for true-crime podcasts, while Nigel and Derek, who both live in England, run a cheese/guitar shop and a glue museum, respectively.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 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
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
David is back in California, composing music for true-crime podcasts, while Nigel and Derek, who both live in England, run a cheese/guitar shop and a glue museum, respectively.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composing
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The Broncos were without timeouts, so Nix was preparing to get in position to clock the ball and give Wil Lutz a field-goal attempt.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Virginia’s large population of federal workers is preparing for major disruption.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Among them, 17,007 had been convicted of a crime and another 15,009 faced pending criminal charges, while the largest group—comprising 27,746 detainees—had neither a conviction nor pending criminal charges against them.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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Packed with 49% green tomato extract, glycerin, a six-clay complex (which includes kaolin and bentonite), and cica, this cleanser-mask hybrid clears pores and sweeps away blackheads while also soothing the skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Maybe that means oversized house numbers for a modern pop, a water feature for soothing sound or even a pet-friendly spot so your four-legged friend can join you outside.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, people who are allergic to olives should avoid all products containing olives, including olive oil.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, who had been living in the town of Starnberg south of the city, had been carrying a backpack containing an explosive device, a Bavaria police statement said earlier.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Center played a critical role in drafting Arizona's law and has pointed to it as a big success.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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After drafting two quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns have found themselves in a tough situation going forward as there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding their future and who will be leading them.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cube The cult hit Cube follows a group of strangers who wake up in a giant cube that’s connected to other cubes, all forming one massive cube.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The event is inspired by a local legend about a great turtle forming the island long ago and celebrates the enduring nature of Mackinac Island during the quiet winter season.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Create a ritual Creating calming rituals around mealtimes can also help bring more awareness—and in turn, lower cortisol.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Another bedroom, by Eve Robinson Associates, is meant to be a calming respite away from the hustle and bustle of New York.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Allen is writing about something that’s in our newsfeeds daily, but crucially, that thing doesn’t flatten or predetermine his people.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Kindle Scribe has always been about focusing on reading and writing without distractions, and this update simply enhances that experience without getting off track and adding fluff.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Composing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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