comprise

verb

kəm-ˈprīz How to pronounce comprise (audio)
Definition of comprisenext
1
as in to contain
to be made up of the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods

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2
as in to constitute
to be all the substance of at the time, about 100,000 fighting men and women comprised our military force in that country

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Recent Examples of comprise On site at the property are a new dog shelter, a new cat shelter, and a new medical center, in addition to the venue area that comprises Shiloh Gardens. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The jury members, comprising eight men and four women, took their place in Courtroom 3 of Southwark Crown Court for the first time. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 The broader category of non-small cell lung cancer comprises roughly 80% to 85% of all lung cancers, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The collection introduces the first formal suit for boys, comprising a relaxed-fit five-pocket pant and a Western-style blazer. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprise
  1. contain
  2. constitute
  3. include
  4. compose
  5. form
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  • Shauf quit drinking in 2020, and while The Party contains its fair share of drunken regret, alcohol is a more central subject on the afterparty’s other two outtakes.
    — Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The medical response has focused largely on treating and containing the disease, with little to no attention to the mental health of those affected.
    — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of contain
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  • Brecka did not respond to requests for comment, but Chris Woodward, a public relations representative for him, said in an email that the health issues discussed on Brecka’s podcast do not constitute medical advice.
    — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The songs constitute the first new music she’s released since tying the knot with husband Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in July.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of constitute
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  • Iranian missiles and drones struck several Gulf states repeatedly including the UAE, hitting five star hotels and Dubai’s airport.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There are so many delicious desserts that star apples, including cakes, cobblers, and more.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of include
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  • The Kinest’e Community Coalition, composed of Lincoln and other tribal members and their allies, continues its fight to not only have a say in the project but also to reroute the trail to protect sacred sites, including graves.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Particleboard, for example, signals a contemporary renovation since the original kitchens were composed primarily of solid softwood and wood-core board.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of compose
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  • On Tuesday, Elon Musk, the CEO and largest shareholder of both companies, said the electric vehicle maker and the rocket company had formed special committees at the request of shareholders to discuss the idea.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • By studying Mars' moons, scientists hope to learn whether Phobos and Deimos formed in the aftermath of an ancient collision between Mars and a battering space rock.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Comprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprise. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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