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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
This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Four Seasons Puerto Rico comprises 104 guest rooms and 35 suites, along with a portfolio of private residences that anchor the property’s buy-in offerings.
—Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Made of layered nylon and silk organza, the dress comprises 137 pattern pieces and approximately 20,000 beads.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The $45 dinner comprises a Caesar salad, spicy rigatoni pasta, a wheat focaccia bread with salsa verde and a sparkling wine.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The Nordic Series Script Award jury comprises Norwegian actress Agnes Kittelsen, Danish film and TV reviewer Nanna Frank Rasmussen and Henning Kamm, executive producer and Managing Director, Real Film from Germany.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
In Harris County, which comprises Houston, the figure is close to forty per cent.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
Its digital presence comprises an elegant, editorial-style website and blog that resemble a lifestyle publication more than a conventional finance firm.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The gleaming new location comprises 12 floors at Two Manhattan West, the final skyscraper in Brookfield’s eight-acre development between Moynihan Train Hall and Hudson Yards.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Four Seasons Puerto Rico comprises 104 guest rooms and 35 suites, along with a portfolio of private residences that anchor the property’s buy-in offerings.
—Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Made of layered nylon and silk organza, the dress comprises 137 pattern pieces and approximately 20,000 beads.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The $45 dinner comprises a Caesar salad, spicy rigatoni pasta, a wheat focaccia bread with salsa verde and a sparkling wine.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The Nordic Series Script Award jury comprises Norwegian actress Agnes Kittelsen, Danish film and TV reviewer Nanna Frank Rasmussen and Henning Kamm, executive producer and Managing Director, Real Film from Germany.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
In Harris County, which comprises Houston, the figure is close to forty per cent.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
Its digital presence comprises an elegant, editorial-style website and blog that resemble a lifestyle publication more than a conventional finance firm.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The gleaming new location comprises 12 floors at Two Manhattan West, the final skyscraper in Brookfield’s eight-acre development between Moynihan Train Hall and Hudson Yards.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Within my lifetime, the question of what constitutes Native identity and qualifies one for enrollment has only grown more fraught.—
David Treuer,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Except where prohibited, acceptance of the Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The lineup includes mashups such as the Surf N' Turf burger, a Chicken Cheeseburger and the returning Chicken Big Mac, along with novelty items like an Espresso Milkshake, an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and Big Mac sauce sold separately as a dip.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The roundup includes major markdowns on everyday travel essentials like wireless earbuds, helpful toiletry bags, and cozy cold-weather picks such as the Litfun Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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