comprising

present participle of comprise
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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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Recent Examples of comprising Subscribers who purchase an S2000 standalone unit or any S2000 bundle between 7 and 13 October, 2026 will receive an exclusive reward package comprising a free Car Charger, Waterproof Bag, and 4-Piece Outdoor Gift Pack, valued at A$1,098. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026 Every stay is bespoke, but the latter include a one-hour consultation with the resident Ayurvedic doctor in order to prescribe an itinerary comprising daily spa, fitness and rituals. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 The Besties in Haunted High will debut globally on October 13 comprising six 30-minute episodes, following the online personalities as their school’s empty Halloween dance turns into a nightmare. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 Centre d’Art Marcel Gagnon is a riverside accommodation that immerses guests in the works of local artists, with 100 waterfront sculptures comprising a large-scale art installation and an on-site gallery. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 The single-story Ammann Pavilion, comprising glass walls in oak frames, will host cultural events including talks, film screenings, and performances, and will serve as a public gathering space. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026 Tredup Park is divided along the 900 block of South Lancaster Circle, just south of Valley Forge Avenue, with both sides together comprising nearly 17 acres, Pierce said. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Its main population center has historically been on the Arizona-Utah border in an area called Short Creek, comprising the towns of Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026 The album features 24 tracks, with each LP comprising 12 songs corresponding to the Day and Night theme. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprising
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  • The agenda packet containing the agreement was made public shortly before the meeting.
    — Chaewon Chung Updated October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With data always containing some uncertainty, the rules an AI model learns are only approximated.
    — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • In the new report to Congress, the figure for munitions was by far the largest, constituting well over half of all costs.
    — Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • First-act setups extend through the majority of the 108-minute runtime, constituting a plotless meander without the aesthetic allure to justify such a languid journey.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • Limitless breakfasts are a revelation of truly perfect pastries alongside bowls of heritage Indonesian recipes, decadent sweets, and equally decadent Western-style dishes including a Jimbaran Bay rock lobster omelette served with bisque.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Meyer said the brand’s Good Luck Necklace continues to be a bestseller, while customers also return for longtime signatures including evil eyes and inlay hearts.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • However, the Dolphins released Hunter, a former Auburn standout who was a 2025 fourth-round pick, four days later when composing its 53-man roster.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Clayton is quick to credit the Edge with composing some of them, but the guitarist throws the praise back at him.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • The Chinese commerce ministry said the two countries agreed to further cooperate in the agricultural sector, forming a group under the Board of Trade established in May to optimize bilateral trade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The duo had been friends in college and played together with Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal three years prior to forming in a band called Neon.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Comprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprising. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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