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as in contains
to be made up of
the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods
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as in constitutes
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 comprises
The 62,000-square-mile territory—home to major oil deposits and natural resources—comprises two-thirds of Guyana and has become a flashpoint in South American geopolitics and energy markets.
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Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
This segment comprises many diverse companies, so this analysis will highlight some of the group's strengths and weaknesses.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Miles of public beaches front the east side of the island; South Beach is not just a gorgeous sand beach but also a neighborhood that comprises Tybee’s busy commercial district.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
This 17th-century Provençal-style château-bastide comprises a 1,200-hectare estate that includes a pine forest, an olive grove, and a 30-hectare vineyard in the Provence region, renowned for its organic Miraval rosé.
—Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
The art industry comprises an incredibly diverse tapestry of experts in all sorts of professions.
—The Editors Of Artnews, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Issues in Justice While minimizing harm and being truthful certainly relate to one’s sense of being treated fairly by media makers, justice also comprises a communicator’s support for diversity and equity for human groups.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
In Canada, the Tubi lineup comprises 220,000 movies and TV episodes.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Some highlights include Europe's first over-water swing and an interactive arena that comprises an entire floor – also a first for the cruise line.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
This segment comprises many diverse companies, so this analysis will highlight some of the group's strengths and weaknesses.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Miles of public beaches front the east side of the island; South Beach is not just a gorgeous sand beach but also a neighborhood that comprises Tybee’s busy commercial district.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
This 17th-century Provençal-style château-bastide comprises a 1,200-hectare estate that includes a pine forest, an olive grove, and a 30-hectare vineyard in the Provence region, renowned for its organic Miraval rosé.
—Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
The art industry comprises an incredibly diverse tapestry of experts in all sorts of professions.
—The Editors Of Artnews, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Issues in Justice While minimizing harm and being truthful certainly relate to one’s sense of being treated fairly by media makers, justice also comprises a communicator’s support for diversity and equity for human groups.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
In Canada, the Tubi lineup comprises 220,000 movies and TV episodes.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Some highlights include Europe's first over-water swing and an interactive arena that comprises an entire floor – also a first for the cruise line.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
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Barker’s other heroes include Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson, comics whose work contains an undeniable dark streak, and who share his prankster’s spirit and high tolerance for unease.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The system contains a black hole and a massive blue supergiant star orbiting each other.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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At a recent town hall, that concern was raised directly, The Phoenix reported, with some alumni and community members questioning whether removing Trotter’s name constitutes revisionism.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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On Friday, Lipa filed a lawsuit against Samsung for using her image on some of its TV boxes, alleging that its use constitutes copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and a violation of her right of publicity.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The Yellowstone universe includes several spinoffs that explore the Dutton family's legacy across different generations.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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