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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 interior of the concept comprises sumptuous leatherwork and controls defined by physical knobs, dials, and switches.
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Stephen Treffinger, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
The Rooms The property comprises 98 guest rooms, including 42 suites and six lakefront chalets, and offers a range of historic and modern accommodations.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
The international contingent comprises 51 exhibitors from France, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Hong Kong, joined by 67 Taiwanese companies across film, TV, animation, publishing, comics, performing arts and gaming.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The series comprises three family members, including the flagship PK32 4K 4LED thrower.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
The rest of the core comprises Satou Sabally, a three-time All-Star forward with 3-point range, and Kahleah Copper, a rangy wing and four-time All-Star who won the 2021 WNBA Finals MVP with the Chicago Sky.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The namesake Amy Pho special comprises chicken, steak, shrimp, one rib, rice noodles, green and white onions and cilantro in broth, with the option to add additional proteins and veggies.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) comprises more than 500 participants from dozens of countries, according to the organizers.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Politics depends on coalitions of the willing, but who, exactly, comprises the constituency for gentleness?
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Stephen Treffinger, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
The Rooms The property comprises 98 guest rooms, including 42 suites and six lakefront chalets, and offers a range of historic and modern accommodations.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
The international contingent comprises 51 exhibitors from France, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Hong Kong, joined by 67 Taiwanese companies across film, TV, animation, publishing, comics, performing arts and gaming.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The series comprises three family members, including the flagship PK32 4K 4LED thrower.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
The rest of the core comprises Satou Sabally, a three-time All-Star forward with 3-point range, and Kahleah Copper, a rangy wing and four-time All-Star who won the 2021 WNBA Finals MVP with the Chicago Sky.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The namesake Amy Pho special comprises chicken, steak, shrimp, one rib, rice noodles, green and white onions and cilantro in broth, with the option to add additional proteins and veggies.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) comprises more than 500 participants from dozens of countries, according to the organizers.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Politics depends on coalitions of the willing, but who, exactly, comprises the constituency for gentleness?
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to transgender activists, anything not gender-affirming constitutes conversion therapy.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Community colleges and higher education The budget includes about $493 million in funding for community colleges in Michigan, a slight increase from the previous fiscal year, according to fiscal analyses.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That often includes making rules and policies on issues ranging from the safety of kids' toys to what Americans can watch on TV.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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