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as in contained
to be made up of
the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods
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as in composed
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 comprised
The group is comprised of representatives from more than 85 organizations.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
The impact with Bell’s Camry severely deformed the SAFER barrier, which is comprised of steel and foam to absorb energy in wrecks.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Her management team, largely comprised of CBS outsiders, has expressed surprise at how outdated some aspects of the news operation have seemed.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The governors of Utah and Arkansas deemed it Fidelity Month, which emphasizes fidelity to faith, country and family — without comment on how those families might be comprised.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Off-field numbers are comprised of endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
Now in its third grant cycle, Artists & Mothers awarded its first grant to Carissa Rodriguez, and its second cohort comprised Alison Janae Hamilton, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, and Cecilia Lopez.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
California’s Board of Equalization is a small statewide team comprised of four people who supervise property taxes and the Alcoholic Beverage Tax and Tax on Insurers programs.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
This year’s jury was comprised of Carmen Maria Machado (Chair), Ivan Coyote, Cherie Dimaline, Chitra Divakaruni, and Deesha Philyaw.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
The impact with Bell’s Camry severely deformed the SAFER barrier, which is comprised of steel and foam to absorb energy in wrecks.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Her management team, largely comprised of CBS outsiders, has expressed surprise at how outdated some aspects of the news operation have seemed.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The governors of Utah and Arkansas deemed it Fidelity Month, which emphasizes fidelity to faith, country and family — without comment on how those families might be comprised.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Off-field numbers are comprised of endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
Now in its third grant cycle, Artists & Mothers awarded its first grant to Carissa Rodriguez, and its second cohort comprised Alison Janae Hamilton, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, and Cecilia Lopez.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
California’s Board of Equalization is a small statewide team comprised of four people who supervise property taxes and the Alcoholic Beverage Tax and Tax on Insurers programs.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
This year’s jury was comprised of Carmen Maria Machado (Chair), Ivan Coyote, Cherie Dimaline, Chitra Divakaruni, and Deesha Philyaw.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprised
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Even inside the courtroom, where cameras were not allowed, enthusiasm for Jackson’s music could not be contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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That sense of exclusivity carries over to the rest of the public areas, and the fireplace lounge, which is as popular with guests as with locals, feels contained but not walled off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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These medium candles come in a frosted jar with fragrances composed of essential oils.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Power comes on smoothly, highway passing feels confident and the Outback remains composed whether climbing grades or navigating city traffic.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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What does come to the fort is a bloating sickness that takes many of their young people, Brith’s brother included.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Democrats have said her failure to appear for that deposition constituted noncompliance with the subpoena.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Known as Complex 571-7, the site is the last remaining Titan II missile complex left intact from a network of 54 facilities that once formed a key part of America’s nuclear deterrent.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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That reconciliation, and the ones that followed with his siblings, formed the other piece of his recovery.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
1 June 2026
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“Comprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprised. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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