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as in poems
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 poetries
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
skilled at verse
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as in informs
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
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Recent Examples of verses
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump has recorded himself reading Bible verses that will be released on Tuesday as part of a marathon session at the Museum of the Bible.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The duo trade verses on the lead single from Tyla’s upcoming sophomore album, A-Pop.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Their friendship goes back to the '90s, when Jay-Z and Nas recorded verses for O'Neal's album No Love Lost — though the track didn't release until June 2024.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Many evangelicals of Hatmaker’s generation have travelled the same path of pointed questioning—not just about specific verses or churches but about their whole cultural milieu.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
There’s an intimacy to it in the verses, and then there’s a big dynamic jump, an octave jump between the verse and the chorus, which just explodes into this hopeful, optimistic thing.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Now there’s a new celebrity in Greenfield, a purveyor of swishes instead of verses.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Several verses emphasize that two or more people should work together to help, restore or confront a sinner, focusing on restoration through witnesses, gentle guidance and shared strength.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump has recorded himself reading Bible verses that will be released on Tuesday as part of a marathon session at the Museum of the Bible.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The duo trade verses on the lead single from Tyla’s upcoming sophomore album, A-Pop.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Their friendship goes back to the '90s, when Jay-Z and Nas recorded verses for O'Neal's album No Love Lost — though the track didn't release until June 2024.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Many evangelicals of Hatmaker’s generation have travelled the same path of pointed questioning—not just about specific verses or churches but about their whole cultural milieu.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
There’s an intimacy to it in the verses, and then there’s a big dynamic jump, an octave jump between the verse and the chorus, which just explodes into this hopeful, optimistic thing.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Now there’s a new celebrity in Greenfield, a purveyor of swishes instead of verses.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verses
Noun
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On the night, Eva had largely chosen poems by 20th-century American writers — everything from Lucille Clifton to Philip Levine — in response to Kaufman’s work.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Matsumoto worked with collaborators to translate the book of tanka poems so everyone in her family could read them.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several of its designers previously worked on major projects such as Aman Tokyo and The Chedi Andermatt; experience that informs the team’s warm, Asian-leaning minimalism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Tanshi has set up a major wildfire monitoring and prevention system that informs locals what days are safe for burning land, which is necessary to clear bush for farming.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her songs in the film — written by Charli xcx, Jack Antonoff, and FKA twigs, who also co-stars — also have real pop bona fides.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Looking at these deals tells you that this is not a company dabbling in data centers.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The National Park Service advises keeping a safe distance of at least 50 yards and never approaching or allowing a bear to come closer.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Navy regularly briefs Courtney on classified matters in his position as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower subcommittee, which oversees the country’s top defense priority, the Columba ballistic missile submarines built by Electric Boat in Groton.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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The trailer immediately briefs fans that season 10 is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a will or trust, a person instructs how to distribute assets upon their death.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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If the model instructs a wrist to rotate 180 degrees – physically impossible without injury – the system automatically redistributes that motion across multiple joints.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 13,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Verses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verses. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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