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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
At present, the firm’s fleet comprises 13 trains, each of which has a capacity for 400 passengers.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Its new home comprises 11,000 square feet; its current East Village space is 7,000 square feet.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
29 June 2026
The Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Polish in Rose Coquille is made in France and comprises at least 71 percent ingredients of natural origin.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Balmoral comprises more than 50,000 acres (20,000 hectares) and the king’s summer home, Balmoral Castle.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Today, the Richard Mille collection comprises more than a hundred models, each designed and produced with the same passion and uncompromising principles that guided its first creations.
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Richard Mille Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Carys set out from the camp at the west end, near Curtain Falls, to explore the lake, which comprises a main channel plus a number of large bays ballooning out on each side, several of them named after the days of the week.
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Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
The Denver Post’s 2026 All-Colorado baseball team comprises 40 players who were selected based on statistical analysis, a player’s relative value to their team’s success and feedback from coaches around the state.
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Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Palacio Julio Hotel This five-star hotel comprises two 17th-century palaces, complete with vaulted ceilings and a grand chandelier.
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Zanny Merullo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Its new home comprises 11,000 square feet; its current East Village space is 7,000 square feet.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 June 2026
The Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Polish in Rose Coquille is made in France and comprises at least 71 percent ingredients of natural origin.
—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Balmoral comprises more than 50,000 acres (20,000 hectares) and the king’s summer home, Balmoral Castle.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Today, the Richard Mille collection comprises more than a hundred models, each designed and produced with the same passion and uncompromising principles that guided its first creations.
—
Richard Mille Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Carys set out from the camp at the west end, near Curtain Falls, to explore the lake, which comprises a main channel plus a number of large bays ballooning out on each side, several of them named after the days of the week.
—
Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
The Denver Post’s 2026 All-Colorado baseball team comprises 40 players who were selected based on statistical analysis, a player’s relative value to their team’s success and feedback from coaches around the state.
—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Palacio Julio Hotel This five-star hotel comprises two 17th-century palaces, complete with vaulted ceilings and a grand chandelier.
—
Zanny Merullo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
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This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2.
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Their newsletter contains so much encyclopedic data about the podcasting industry.
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The debate over what constitutes equal opportunity will continue.
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And, as to what constitutes an emergency, the president gets to decide, allowing him, as Lincoln put it, to make war at pleasure.
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Don’t miss the park’s Canopy Walkway, which includes a 100-foot expanse suspended 25 feet in the air that travels through the treetops and a 74-foot tower that offers a literal bird’s-eye view of the expansive park.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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