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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 Denver Post’s 2026 All-Colorado baseball team comprises 40 players who were selected based on statistical analysis, a player’s relative value to their team’s success and feedback from coaches around the state.
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Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Clad in three-piece tailoring, pristine shoes and often a jaunty hat, this group comprises the influencers, brand founders, buyers, and journalists that orbit the menswear market.
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Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
The former capsule reinterprets dressy denim and casual linen pieces, including blazers and field jackets, while the latter comprises T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts, as well as an ultralight sneaker.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
About a third of that will be community hangars that can accommodate the largest business jets, while another third comprises box hangars for helicopters, turboprops, and small to midsize aircraft.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The Taiwan slate comprises two HBO Originals, both directed by Kao Pin-chuan.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
The suite comprises three models focused on navigation, manipulation, and world modeling for robots operating in physical environments.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
The Bakery Collection comprises three new flavors voted on by candy fans.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
As a result of this election, the board comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities, based on self-reporting.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Clad in three-piece tailoring, pristine shoes and often a jaunty hat, this group comprises the influencers, brand founders, buyers, and journalists that orbit the menswear market.
—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
The former capsule reinterprets dressy denim and casual linen pieces, including blazers and field jackets, while the latter comprises T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts, as well as an ultralight sneaker.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
About a third of that will be community hangars that can accommodate the largest business jets, while another third comprises box hangars for helicopters, turboprops, and small to midsize aircraft.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The Taiwan slate comprises two HBO Originals, both directed by Kao Pin-chuan.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
The suite comprises three models focused on navigation, manipulation, and world modeling for robots operating in physical environments.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
The Bakery Collection comprises three new flavors voted on by candy fans.
—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
As a result of this election, the board comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities, based on self-reporting.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
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This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2.
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Their newsletter contains so much encyclopedic data about the podcasting industry.
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Their holding of all four of the patient’s limbs constitutes a four-point manual restraint.
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Nothing herein constitutes personalized investment advice.
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Don’t miss the park’s Canopy Walkway, which includes a 100-foot expanse suspended 25 feet in the air that travels through the treetops and a 74-foot tower that offers a literal bird’s-eye view of the expansive park.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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