comprises

present tense third-person singular of comprise
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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 Gran Turismo series, which was revamped in 2023, currently comprises six models ranging from roughly 108 to 262 feet. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026 Silver Sands State Park, Connecticut Just 15 miles from New Haven, Silver Sands State Park Silver Sands State Park comprises nearly 300 acres of shoreline, dunes, and woodlands. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Those awards are chosen by FIFA’s Technical Study Group, which comprises ex-pros, coaches and analysts. Leon Imber, New York Times, 19 July 2026 On a whole new level The large space that comprises the kitchen and living room is split up on different planes, with the latter space physically raised a few feet higher on a platform. Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026 On the earnings call, CFO Kate Ferry said Burberry was less exposed to direct business impacts from conflict in the Middle East than some competitors, noting that the region comprises only 2% of its business. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 July 2026 Among the changes to the program, which comprises about 200 rooms, some guests now have to pay for a portion of their room, and there is a maximum stay of six months. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 Dimaag’s solution comprises batteries and control software that work with devices that switch electricity from AC to DC called rectifiers. Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 The total comprises the $5 million in damages awarded in the jury's May 2023 verdict, plus post-judgment interest that accrued in the subsequent three years. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 July 2026
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  • This article contains graphic descriptions of child murder, suicidal ideation, and an attempt to die by suicide.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Salmon contains omega-3 fats that may offer additional benefits for insulin sensitivity and heart health.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 20 July 2026
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  • Over these six weeks, the standard of on-field refereeing was predictably unpredictable, given the wide range of views that exist in different countries on what constitutes a foul, caution or red card.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • That means astronomers will have to start coming up with better definitions for what constitutes an exomoon versus an exoplanet in the first place.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 July 2026
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  • The city appears prepared to take a hard line on the labor issue, which Dunphy says includes everything from construction workers to concession stand employees.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Gen might have gotten away scot-free from the sheets incident in terms of optics — no one questions her involvement, even though her job description includes housekeeping — but karma hounds her during the first day of the charter.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
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  • Agent authority composes dynamically.
    Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026

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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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