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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
But a few months ago, different types of verse began flowing out of her.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Have another look at the opening verses of the Aeneid (especially Book I, line 28).
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Before the final verse of the song, Mattea stopped singing.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Brandi Carlile begins her new album with a verse raising the issue of mortality, and the question of what a godly design for these fleeting lives might be, if any at all.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
But a few months ago, different types of verse began flowing out of her.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Have another look at the opening verses of the Aeneid (especially Book I, line 28).
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Before the final verse of the song, Mattea stopped singing.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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Is this poem still quoted in pop culture?—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her poem is about her broken home, literal and figurative.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Schwartz is the author of thirty books of fiction, essays, and poetry, including her novels Leaving Brooklyn, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, and Rough Strife, a finalist for the National Book Award.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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There were barrel racers slicing turns like poetry, bull riders gripping for glory, and calf ropers moving with the precision of surgeons.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Seconds later, Siwa was back to performing a song about her haters, wearing a homemade jersey bedazzled with her own name.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The song combines love at first sight, drugs, and death.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation told CNN the two men filmed the explosion and later showed it to friends.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sources briefed on the process, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to publicly discuss matters, told The Athletic that the 42-year-old did not feel the opportunity was right for him at this time.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Drivers are advised to slow down, use caution, and carry winter emergency kits, while outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to prepare for rapidly changing and potentially dangerous weather conditions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Springer advised his teammates simply to be themselves.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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