comprises

verb

present tense third-person singular of comprise
1
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 Having been founded in 2022, V10 comprises companies such as Venture 10 Studio Group, Fishbowl Media, America’s Funniest Home Videos maker Vin Di Bona Productions and Clip Tiger. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 The center is relatively small, but the whole archipelago, known as Skärgården, comprises over 30,000 islands. — Riza Cruz, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 No single switch A major reason computer scientists downplay concerns that AI could wrench control of the web from humans is that the internet isn't monolithic, but rather comprises a vast system of interconnected networks. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Their newest collaboration is an expansive collection for Zara Home, which comprises more than 200 pieces of furniture and decor, plus a ready-to-wear clothing line. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026 The set comprises a carafe and four cups, each fashioned with a distinct silhouette — curved or rectilinear and juxtaposed with primary colored resin base. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The initial phase comprises 50 AI satellites equipped with radar, optical and other sensors, designed to meet the needs of government users in France, Europe and the UAE, as well as commercial and sovereign customers worldwide. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 The Wudang mountain range comprises 72 peaks, all thought to converge toward Tianzhu. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The caliber comprises 180 components and 29 jewels, runs at 3 Hz, and delivers a 38-hour power reserve. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
  1. contains
  2. constitutes
  3. includes
  4. composes
Verb
  • The simple website contains a page that names the seven defendants in Jane Doe’s suit and contains blank boxes that indicate that photos of them will be uploaded —and potentially pages for the men who are facing accusations.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Further back, an open, airy great room with pocketing glass doors opening to the backyard contains a fireside living room, casual dining area, and kitchen outfitted with white oak cabinetry, two islands, and a walk-in pantry.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of contains
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  • Franchising Relies On Repetition Leaders at every successful franchise know what constitutes acceptable performance.
    — Tushar Mishra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Disclosing information that constitutes an abuse of authority or other gross misconduct is legally protected, with only narrow exceptions—classified and grand-jury information can’t be revealed, for example.
    — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of constitutes
Verb
  • The president’s financial disclosure covering July includes five additional purchases tied to healthcare facilities or systems.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The class also includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of includes
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  • The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Agent authority composes dynamically.
    — Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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