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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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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
Additionally, last year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Score, Ludwig Göransson, will be composing The Odyssey.
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Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
When composing the music, David had the idea of having Salonga create vocalizations to bring musicality to the film.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
That provided a unique challenge for its composing team, Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
The magic behind the work of Rick Dick, who is from Maremma, a rural area in Tuscany, and is in his forties, is the synergy between his skill for composing an image and his savviness for identifying the right moment.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
And why in the world would anyone composing after the Second World War reëmbrace the long-irrelevant late-Romantic idiom of Puccini and Strauss, with its lush harmonies, rich orchestration, and powerful melodies?
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Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
The film is produced by Stephen Endelman, who is also composing; Dan Grodnik; Louise Chater and Jeff Wallner of Harbor Lights Entertainment and Icarus Entertainment Fund; with casting by Shakyra Dowling.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
When composing the music, David had the idea of having Salonga create vocalizations to bring musicality to the film.
—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
That provided a unique challenge for its composing team, Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
The magic behind the work of Rick Dick, who is from Maremma, a rural area in Tuscany, and is in his forties, is the synergy between his skill for composing an image and his savviness for identifying the right moment.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
And why in the world would anyone composing after the Second World War reëmbrace the long-irrelevant late-Romantic idiom of Puccini and Strauss, with its lush harmonies, rich orchestration, and powerful melodies?
—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
The film is produced by Stephen Endelman, who is also composing; Dan Grodnik; Louise Chater and Jeff Wallner of Harbor Lights Entertainment and Icarus Entertainment Fund; with casting by Shakyra Dowling.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composing
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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Children face disproportionately high fatality rates, comprising over 25% of deaths from 15% of cases, and 135 have been orphaned.
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The United Nations humanitarian affairs agency said Saturday that a total of 44 international urban search and rescue teams, comprising 2,245 specialists and 140 search dogs, had been deployed to Venezuela.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.
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Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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The Religious Liberty Commission was tasked with drafting a report on the history and state of religious liberty in the nation by July 4, 2026, when it was established in 2025.
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Demonstrations focus on interface design, workflow enhancements, drafting speed, research capabilities, and productivity gains.
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Other opponents generally feel compelled to drop an extra player into the back line, forming a back five against Japan’s front five — as the Netherlands did, with Frenkie de Jong dropping in from midfield.
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Even if polls point to a majority, a potential coalition spanning left, right, center and Arab parties would face real difficulty forming a government – and keeping it together.
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Magnesium supports stress relief, relaxation, and muscle function, including calming the gut.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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Tech giants have argued that AI will benefit society by creating new jobs and making people more productive, handling digital drudgery like sifting through emails, writing code, editing photos and catching up on the news.
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The veteran filmmaker won an Oscar for writing The Producers.
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“Composing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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