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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
composed a short verse for his mother's birthday
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as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
skilled at verse
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as in to tell
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
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Recent Examples of verse
Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
For the rendition, Musgraves kicked off the first verse, before sharing lines in the chorus with Finneas.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Denise then left the stage, and Jackson began singing the song’s fourth verse.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Revisited epic, and its power is undiminished even though Dylan shaved off some of the latter verses.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Red-hot at the time, Fif swoops in with a verse that could never top the calamitous theatrics that Elliott brought to the original.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
For the rendition, Musgraves kicked off the first verse, before sharing lines in the chorus with Finneas.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Denise then left the stage, and Jackson began singing the song’s fourth verse.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Revisited epic, and its power is undiminished even though Dylan shaved off some of the latter verses.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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His teacher quickly got her students analyzing the poems of William Blake.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
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Just before his death, McVeigh handed a copy of the poem by William Ernest Henley to the prison warden.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many write poetry, go on dates, don’t need help to use a toilet.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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In high school, my writing expanded to poetry, screenwriting and creative nonfiction.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fast-forward to today, and the experts now tell us students may ...—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their roster features major players from both genres scenes, including Knocked Loose, State Champs, Less Than Jake, Senses Fail, and The Story So Far, who are named after a classic New Found Glory song.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
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The song incorporates music, spoken word, clips of a Vietnamese woman crying out for her son, and the sound of air raid sirens.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Her ability to inform and engage her readers, listeners and viewers is truly inspiring.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Becky, having seen Darlene and Chad together at the bar, informs Ben about Chad.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On Tuesday, climate scientists briefed reporters on the latest monthly global temperature and climate data.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation and made a brief comment in the Oval Office.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Peel Regional Police advised people to check with the airport regarding flight delays. Update 4/24/25 10:44 p.m.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kross advises readers to take advantage of these resets.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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