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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
Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Reid delivers the deeply romantic verses in a lilting voice.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
After verse one detailed the woman’s physical departure, verse two delved into the psychological response.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 31 July 2025
For one of the verses, salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa came out, sending the audience into absolute chaos.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
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Noun
Told in rhyming verse, the story follows Mia and her mommy on their Saturday morning trip to the grocery store.
—Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Reid delivers the deeply romantic verses in a lilting voice.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
After verse one detailed the woman’s physical departure, verse two delved into the psychological response.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 31 July 2025
For one of the verses, salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa came out, sending the audience into absolute chaos.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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After the news broke, Parker bid an emotional farewell to the character she’s played for nearly 30 years, sharing a montage of photos and a poem about Carrie on her Instagram account.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Parker's Instagram caption, which accompanied a three-and-a-half-minute slideshow of images spanning the franchise's 27 years, began with a string of individual words separated by line breaks (resembling a poem, perhaps in honor of Carrie's writerly ambitions).—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bulk of the day would be musical, but the recognition of the Haight’s roots in Beat poetry was essential.—
Dennis McNally,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the kitchens of Palestine there is a kind of quiet poetry.—
Sami Tamimi
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The relationship between Perry and Trudeau is real, another source told the outlet.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Aug. 2025
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Christophe Magny, head of the Aude region fire brigade, told BFMTV that extreme weather conditions combining low humidity (25%), wind at more than 30km/h and temperatures around 35 degree celsius, created ideal conditions for the fire to spread.—
Pierre Barin,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Liverpool’s forever No 20 was celebrated in song before, during and after the game.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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If Cain does respond via song, this might end up being the most somber diss-track battle in history.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the conversation: • Lead with curiosity informed by intelligence, not information dumps.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The population count also informs how the government allocates federal funding for programs and public services including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Democratic members of California’s congressional delegation were briefed on the new map on Monday, according to a person familiar with the meeting who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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An Israeli military official who briefed reporters later conceded that Israeli forces had killed at least some people, including with artillery shells, as huge crowds tried to reach the sites.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These services include research, analysis, advising, consulting, benchmarking, acquisition matchmaking and video and speaking sponsorships.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With more than two decades of experience, Rodriguez advises studios, streamers and independent producers on how to effectively position and market projects to diverse global audiences.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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