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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
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
After about two verses, the driver is shocked at what had just come out of his mouth, and his passengers are staring down awkwardly.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026
Madonna takes first verse duties before passing it to Carpenter on the single, which has touches of house and disco.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
By the first verse, hundreds were making their way towards the exits.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
As two members of our inaugural class of Reality Masterminds, Vuong and Smith discuss how Peacock found its unscripted identity, the role the Bravo-verse continues to play in shaping its streaming success, and why the NBC broadcast network still matters.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
After about two verses, the driver is shocked at what had just come out of his mouth, and his passengers are staring down awkwardly.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026
Madonna takes first verse duties before passing it to Carpenter on the single, which has touches of house and disco.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
By the first verse, hundreds were making their way towards the exits.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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After deciding to become a priest, Hopkins burned all his poems and vowed to give up writing, but his Jesuit superior, as well as his own study of Welsh language and literature, encouraged him to return to his art.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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An epic poem in documentary form—a mirror held to an American nation at war with itself, asking not who is right, but whether the experiment can survive.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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There’s a fun bit of poetry in this.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Poet Rosie Peters will also be leading a group of other local writers in creating site-specific poetry, and roving live musicians will play, too.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Daniel de Visé Americans who traveled on the MV Hondius cruise ship will have the option to return home, rather than to a national quarantine center, if safety protocols permit, a top health official told CNN on Sunday.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Alexa told me she was relieved by the outcome.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The recent yacht rock renaissance has elevated the profile of both the song and of singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, restoring its status as a certifiable bop after years spent wandering in the desert of unintentional camp.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Set within the shadowy world of female poker grifters and featuring original song, the movie follows a once-loyal sisterhood as shifting alliances—and a triple-con—fracture the bond that once held them together.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Verb
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In December, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, or DEEP, began holding meetings to inform the public of the possibility of building more nuclear reactors within the state, hoping to entice a town to host one.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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As Jones informed Moore of the selection, the 6-foot-3, 198-pound outside corner made a bold proclamation to his new boss.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Pernod’s controlling shareholder, the Ricard family, remains open to reengaging with Brown-Forman if the Brown family were willing to open discussions on that point, one of the people briefed on the conversations said.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Netflix will air the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game from Australia during this year’s opening week, sources briefed on the move tell The Athletic.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The following year, the City Council called for an independent commission to advise on overhauling the city’s criminal-justice system; it was chaired by Jonathan Lippman, a former chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, and Richards became a member.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Outside the realm of dedicated wine investment companies such as Winecap, specialty wine merchants are cautious when advising clients on the investment potential of their purchases.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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