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as in containing
to be made up of
the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods
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as in constituting
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 comprising
Like many European cities, Rome has an extensive public transit network, comprising three metro lines, commuter trains, and countless trams and buses that crisscross the city.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Nearly 1 billion barrels will be lost by the end of the month, comprising up to 600 million barrels of crude oil and roughly 350 million barrels of refined products, according to TD Securities.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
In a significant leap forward for the field, a group of researchers comprising scientists from the Australian Space Agency, CSIRO, RMIT University, and the University of Melbourne has created the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery, charged wirelessly with a laser.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The base in Suffolk, eastern England, and RAF Feltwell in the neighboring county of Norfolk host the 48th Fighter Wing, comprising some 7,000 active-duty personnel and four squadrons of F-15 Strike Eagles and F-35A Lightning II fighter jets.
—Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Future programming will be overseen by Andria Hickey, onetime chief curator of the Shed, with an advisory team comprising museum leaders Thelma Golden, Michael Govan, Clara Kim, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Anne Pasternak, and Akili Tommasino.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Moscow stands at the center of a nation comprising eleven percent of the globe’s landmass, 11 time zones and about 145 million people—some 13 million of whom live in the capital.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Related Stories The 28th edition features 76 films drawn from 12 countries and regions, comprising 52 titles in competition and 24 out of competition.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
But in a market comprising more than 44 countries, and hundreds of companies that have been operating for over a century, making the necessary changes at speed is no easy thing.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Nearly 1 billion barrels will be lost by the end of the month, comprising up to 600 million barrels of crude oil and roughly 350 million barrels of refined products, according to TD Securities.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
In a significant leap forward for the field, a group of researchers comprising scientists from the Australian Space Agency, CSIRO, RMIT University, and the University of Melbourne has created the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery, charged wirelessly with a laser.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The base in Suffolk, eastern England, and RAF Feltwell in the neighboring county of Norfolk host the 48th Fighter Wing, comprising some 7,000 active-duty personnel and four squadrons of F-15 Strike Eagles and F-35A Lightning II fighter jets.
—Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Future programming will be overseen by Andria Hickey, onetime chief curator of the Shed, with an advisory team comprising museum leaders Thelma Golden, Michael Govan, Clara Kim, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Anne Pasternak, and Akili Tommasino.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Moscow stands at the center of a nation comprising eleven percent of the globe’s landmass, 11 time zones and about 145 million people—some 13 million of whom live in the capital.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Related Stories The 28th edition features 76 films drawn from 12 countries and regions, comprising 52 titles in competition and 24 out of competition.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
But in a market comprising more than 44 countries, and hundreds of companies that have been operating for over a century, making the necessary changes at speed is no easy thing.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprising
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Investigators also recovered a bloodstained rock, clothing and bags allegedly containing medical supplies tied to the defendant.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, paleontologists have discovered a 250-million-year-old fossil egg containing an embryo of a mammal ancestor.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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As of today, more than 10,000 active Starlink satellites are in space, constituting about two thirds of all satellites that are currently in orbit.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the first half was largely a grind for Tatum, who shot just 2-of-11 from the field, including 0-of-5 on 3-pointers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The study—drawing from more than 41 million shifts and 268 million hours worked—finds Gen Z is leading the way in poly-employment, composing more than half (55%) of those engaged in the practice.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Badauni served at Akbar’s court while composing a work deeply hostile to his patron; the text could only be privately circulated to a limited audience during Akbar’s lifetime and remained suppressed until after Jahangir’s accession in 1605.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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An online discussion about forming an unofficial supporters section brought four guys together for a beer.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Ahmed Mori, who is volunteering his services, says forming a homeowners' association could give residents more leverage.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Comprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprising. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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