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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
Caryn Rose, Variety, 28 May 2026
Gopak’s picture book-in-verse tells the story of Queen Harish, the Rajasthani drag performer who redefined tradition and inspired others to embrace their individuality.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
This is in keeping with the quiet ambition of the lines within Devotions, a 2017 collection representing more than half a century of Oliver’s verse.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
To address the former issue, members of the Tarteel team built an MCP server atop ChatGPT and Claude so that those chatbots correctly reference the Quran and Islamic literature and don’t hallucinate verses.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
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Noun
Springsteen has edited a couple of verses out of the song, which is seven minutes long in Dylan’s original, losing none of its impact and, significantly, not losing the audience either.
—Caryn Rose, Variety, 28 May 2026
Gopak’s picture book-in-verse tells the story of Queen Harish, the Rajasthani drag performer who redefined tradition and inspired others to embrace their individuality.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
This is in keeping with the quiet ambition of the lines within Devotions, a 2017 collection representing more than half a century of Oliver’s verse.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
To address the former issue, members of the Tarteel team built an MCP server atop ChatGPT and Claude so that those chatbots correctly reference the Quran and Islamic literature and don’t hallucinate verses.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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Behind the chronic dissatisfaction, these poem reveal a gentle empathy with a wide embrace.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The Christine Mayer show came with a poem by Kamps, who also produced artist books.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
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The book is a poetry collection structured in three acts with seven players, each assigned a color of the rainbow and an apparition’s name, each of whom needs an audience to fully exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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From Bay Area poetry slams to national television, Frak has built a career around quick wit, improvisation, and sharp punchlines.—
Tylan Jennings,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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For Democrats who had a similar reaction in real time, but who spent months being told by the Biden campaign that their concerns were overblown, her remarks landed like a gut punch.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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For seven minutes after the final whistle, players and staff stood on the edge of the penalty area applauding the Liverpool supporters amassed in the Bill Shankly Kop as the Jota song remained on loop.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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His books were like pop songs, in the air, easily found, easily enjoyed.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Over its run the series saw the sudden departure of several notable creative collaborators, including photographer Petra Collins, whose aesthetic informed the first season, and Labrinth, whose music channeled the show’s emotional throughlines for two seasons.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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This article is meant to inform the general reader and is not a substitute for medical advice from a physician or nutritional advice from a dietitian and/or nutritionist.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Verb
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As has been reported, center fielder Jackson Merrill was also part of the discussions for Ohtani, according to sources briefed on the talks.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Another Lebanese official, who is briefed throughout the day about the ongoing talks at the Pentagon, also said the delegation would seek comprehensive implementation of the ceasefire and a stop to ongoing hostilities.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Authorities advised anyone who may have touched or been bitten by the bat to contact the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and seek immediate medical attention.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The Western Interstate Commission also advises universities on potential ways to offset the decline.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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