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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
The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
The 15-track project finds the cousins fully leaning into their corridos foundation, trading verses and melodies in their signature raspy delivery — but also tapping into elevated production and angelic choir arrangements between songs.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Both artists’ verses are rich, and teeming with introspection.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
The two rehearse backstage, trading verses and strumming their guitars.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
The West coast brand, which recently opened its first Tennessee locations this week, includes Bible verses on its packaging.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Whatever magic glue holds the two together, the guest verses needed more time marinating and less of whatever’s frying them around the edges in the mix.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Working with her longtime guitarist Luke Fitton, Minogue began ironing out the melody of the verses in the late 2010s via voice notes the two would send back and forth.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
Some people say these verses hold women back.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
And the sensual images these verses bring to mind—nightingales and angels and silks—make this collection ideal for evenings beside the hearth.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
The 15-track project finds the cousins fully leaning into their corridos foundation, trading verses and melodies in their signature raspy delivery — but also tapping into elevated production and angelic choir arrangements between songs.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Both artists’ verses are rich, and teeming with introspection.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025
The two rehearse backstage, trading verses and strumming their guitars.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
The West coast brand, which recently opened its first Tennessee locations this week, includes Bible verses on its packaging.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Whatever magic glue holds the two together, the guest verses needed more time marinating and less of whatever’s frying them around the edges in the mix.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Working with her longtime guitarist Luke Fitton, Minogue began ironing out the melody of the verses in the late 2010s via voice notes the two would send back and forth.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
Some people say these verses hold women back.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verses
Noun
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her father loved reading poems aloud to the family.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Devnan soon informs Sarah and her parents that there’s no oil on her land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to the lawsuit, the pair filed notices of termination in 2022 to reclaim the rights to those songs, which were released by its subsidiaries Next Plateau London Records.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Using his falsetto vocals, this was one of the songs of the summer, blending '80s synth-pop and new wave, with touches of '70s-era funk and blues.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Now, rather than recommending the above vaccines, the HHS advises making a decision in conjunction with your health care provider.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Parents with questions about vaccines or any other medical issue should talk to their child’s pediatrician, the AAP advises.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No coach in any other sport has the media responsibilities of a major league manager, who briefs the media before and after every game and occasionally has to answer (or deflect) questions that should be answered by the front office.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In another building, a teacher instructs a class on how to bend metal electrical conduits.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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He is whisked away from a charity basketball event to his Air Force One, where Lieutenant Commander Robert Reeves (Jonah Hauer-King) hands him the Black Bag and instructs him to choose which retaliatory strike option to approve.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Verses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verses. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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