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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
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Bonus Books Quinn has expanded the Bridgerton-verse over the years, both before and after the show’s runaway success.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
At times, Dre and Big Boi pack a half-dozen different flows into their verses on a single song.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
What prompted the bill In 2023, Peoria Unified School District Governing Board President Heather Rooks began reciting Bible verses during the portion of the meeting reserved for opening remarks.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Because Kennedy's mother never used Love as a middle name for two of her daughters, Kennedy always planned to complete the verse herself.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Bonus Books Quinn has expanded the Bridgerton-verse over the years, both before and after the show’s runaway success.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
At times, Dre and Big Boi pack a half-dozen different flows into their verses on a single song.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
What prompted the bill In 2023, Peoria Unified School District Governing Board President Heather Rooks began reciting Bible verses during the portion of the meeting reserved for opening remarks.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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Last month, Universal Pictures released a teaser trailer for The Odyssey, adapted from Homer's ancient Greek poem of the same name.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their position will allow Apache to engage in the community and inspire a love of poetry.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Colorado’s new poet laureate will help celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — this year while continuing to teach kids about poetry, work with artists statewide, and advocate for the arts.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2026
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Coiling through some 16 minutes, 55 seconds, the song was his longest ever, and his only release of original writing since Tempest in 2012.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Musically inclined, Douglas and James both spend time at the keyboard, accompanying themselves on songs that give form to their amorphous inner lives.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Because in the end, the role of the CFO is to inform the decision.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tobay Robles' lawyers informed the court on Friday that his client had not received a bond hearing and was still in immigration custody.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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During the meeting with Trump on Monday, Noem spoke at length about her concerns with the slow pace of border-wall construction, according to a person briefed on the conversation.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because of that, Tournatzés forewent lengthy rehearsals, choosing to heavily brief the adult cast instead.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a Facebook post, the CAIC advised skiers to be aware of areas with the highest avalanche danger.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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