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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
Contributing Monitor Poets, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
With her legal team’s permission, Yanou and Manian, who both prefer to keep a low profile and are no longer a part of Cascada, interpolated Reilly’s chorus and wrote entirely new verses and production arrangements.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
The record does, however, feature a brand new verse from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
For National Poetry Month, five contributing poets share a gift of spring verse for readers.
—Contributing Monitor Poets, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025
With her legal team’s permission, Yanou and Manian, who both prefer to keep a low profile and are no longer a part of Cascada, interpolated Reilly’s chorus and wrote entirely new verses and production arrangements.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
The record does, however, feature a brand new verse from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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That’s right, your last poem talks about replanting trees to help restore Tuolumne Camp.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
8 May 2025
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Their juxtaposition has become a kind of composition: The poem has become a kind of prose.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Hideko Takamine stars as Fumiko, a poor young woman who does manual labor and works as a bar hostess while writing poetry and prose that confront her struggle to survive alongside the feckless and brutal men in her life.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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This week, Denim Tears unveils Sweet Corner, a nostalgic, deeply personal collection rooted in the everyday poetry of Jamaica, Queens.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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When any Democratic politician, including Gov. JB Pritzker, dares to stand up to extreme Republican rhetoric with any language beyond polite pablum and pious platitudes, pundits tell Democrats to lower the volume, cut the contempt and be nice.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The Vantage Roadster produces less deep, NASCAR rumble, and more the song of a high-revving DTM race car.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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Related Stories Pope Leo XIV Chooses Papal Name with Long History 2025 Papal Conclave to Pick New Pope: Full Recap The prayer acknowledged their sins and asked for God's forgiveness, after which followed songs and a period of worship.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The film also stars Dave Bautista as Steve, the show’s producer who informs Shelly that her longtime gig is coming to an end.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Parents and teachers were not informed of that probe or her indictment on 19 charges in August 2024, and only discovered this information two months ago when local outlet WHYY broke the story.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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However, Trump administration officials are trying to lower expectations about the potential outcomes of this weekend’s talks in Geneva, according to senior administration officials briefed on the plans.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Instead, the news agency reported Fetterman's demeanor quickly unraveled, citing individuals briefed on the meeting.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents in areas with excessive heat to wear light clothing, drink lots of water, use their air conditioning and avoid from exerting themselves outside in order to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The release advises anyone with further information to contact the North Little Rock Department Tip Line at (501) 680-8439 or Detective Adam Williams at 501-771-7167.—
Parker Mancino,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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