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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 Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, which comprises 30 stocks, has consistently outperformed its benchmark, which includes all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For decades, researchers have hoped to demystify what's known as dark matter, a material that comprises just over a quarter of our universe.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Taipei 101 comprises several sections, each with its own repetitive climbing rhythm.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
This comprises likely hundreds of hours of writing and research time.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Set on the banks of the Sabi River, this luxurious resort on 10,000 acres comprises four lodges and a family camp.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For decades, researchers have hoped to demystify what's known as dark matter, a material that comprises just over a quarter of our universe.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Taipei 101 comprises several sections, each with its own repetitive climbing rhythm.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
This comprises likely hundreds of hours of writing and research time.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Set on the banks of the Sabi River, this luxurious resort on 10,000 acres comprises four lodges and a family camp.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
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Though Proust never came to Ireland, his own work also contains echoes of Irish history and culture that epitomize its polymathic, cosmopolitan spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Others on the right have been critical of Bad Bunny’s music catalogue, which exclusively contains Spanish songs.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The rise of widely available artificial intelligence (AI) tools constitutes a quieter but no less profound education revolution.—
Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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What constitutes a conflict of interest?—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Republican primary field also includes Brown, Michele Morrow, who won a surprise 2024 primary before narrowly losing statewide, along with Margot Dupre, Richard Dansie, Elizabeth Temple, and Thomas Johnson.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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As well as cheeky possums and young kestrels readying to make their first flight, this year’s gallery also includes images that ask bigger questions about the human impact on the planet.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 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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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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