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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 hotel takes up about half the building (the non-Whitehall-facing component comprises lavish private residences and restaurants).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Platt highlighted that the new agreement comprises two parts – the first involving $12 billion of compute, where Nebius will be providing Meta with Vera Rubin systems in 2027; and a second part that allows Meta to purchase additional compute capacity of up to $15 billion.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The continent comprises 54 countries, each with its own regulatory environment, currency, and infrastructure.
—Lexi Novitske, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
The pastor says the online audience typically comprises Farsi speakers from roughly a dozen countries including Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The happy hour menu comprises drinks, cocktails and a few starter plates.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Golden Tulip competition comprises 15 titles from around the world with a robust representation from Turkey.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Luvme designates this tier, which comprises the vast majority of the brand’s wig offerings on the site, as the quintessential selection for first-time wig buyers and value-savvy shoppers seeking exceptional quality, resilience, and an impeccable, manageable finish without the extravagant price tag.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
That evacuation zone comprises 15% to 20% of Lebanon's territory.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Platt highlighted that the new agreement comprises two parts – the first involving $12 billion of compute, where Nebius will be providing Meta with Vera Rubin systems in 2027; and a second part that allows Meta to purchase additional compute capacity of up to $15 billion.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The continent comprises 54 countries, each with its own regulatory environment, currency, and infrastructure.
—Lexi Novitske, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
The pastor says the online audience typically comprises Farsi speakers from roughly a dozen countries including Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The happy hour menu comprises drinks, cocktails and a few starter plates.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Golden Tulip competition comprises 15 titles from around the world with a robust representation from Turkey.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Luvme designates this tier, which comprises the vast majority of the brand’s wig offerings on the site, as the quintessential selection for first-time wig buyers and value-savvy shoppers seeking exceptional quality, resilience, and an impeccable, manageable finish without the extravagant price tag.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
That evacuation zone comprises 15% to 20% of Lebanon's territory.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
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Neither collection of documents contains a smoking gun.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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At this stage, the chicks are fed small bites of fish or other prey, and the parents’ saliva, which contains electrolytes and antibodies, helps give the eaglets a healthy start.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the years, people have debated what constitutes authenticity in metal, raising the question in turn of what the essence of metal should really be.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard publicly defended the president’s authority to determine what constitutes an imminent threat, pushing back on Kent’s claims.—
Steve Mollman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The crew includes the first woman to travel beyond Earth orbit, making the mission a historic milestone.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Due to a contract dispute, Comcast has dropped coverage of Scripps TV stations, which includes the Panthers’ broadcast channels.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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