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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4
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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But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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And don’t forget to book a table at the bijou Il Piccolo restaurant, comprising just nine tables to offer—in the spirit of Violino d’Oro more broadly—subtle, meticulously executed riffs on classic Venetian fare and the flavors of the lagoon.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Most sprays are made with 20 to 35% of this magnesium chloride solution, and some formulators may include humectants like glycerin and other soothing agents to offset the dryness and stickiness that the magnesium oil might have.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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Recently, Clarins added soothing raspberry water and free-radical-fighting nipplewort (yes, that’s a real plant), so every swipe feels like a mini spa treatment for your pout.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some content containing masculinity messaging seemed to be neutral—neither harmful nor beneficial—while other content was overtly problematic.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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What if Miami had selected a healthy Justin Herbert with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft instead of drafting an injured Tua Tagovailoa, one spot before the Chargers chose their franchise quarterback.—
Omar Kelly
October 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hill Democrats pointedly did not even try to influence back when House Republicans began drafting the reconciliation bill in the spring.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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The brand hosted a meet-and-greet at its Pudong IFC store on Sunday afternoon, with a long line forming outside.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s a growing sense among market watchers that the future is forming in front of our eyes.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Accent the backyard decor with calming shades of brown, gold, and orange.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Not nearly as greasy as a true balm, but richer than your typical face cream, this drugstore darling instantly soothes dry, chapped skin with the help of emollient shea butter, moisturizing vitamin B5, and calming madecassoside (a derivative of our fave, Centella asiastica, or cica for short).—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Aside from writing Future Boy with longtime collaborator Nelle Fortenberry, Fox filmed a guest arc in the upcoming third season of the Apple TV+ series Shrinking, five years after retiring from acting in 2020 amid health struggles related to his Parkinson’s.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Beilin also meditates on OuLiPo, how Anne Frank hiding from Nazis was, perhaps, the ultimate form of writing with a constraint.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Composing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composing. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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