verses 1 of 2

plural of verse

verses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of verse

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of verses
Noun
His campaign materials are filled with religious content like Bible verses and prayers. Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 His social media posts range from workout routines to Bible verses to anti-Semitic messages. Irene Wright, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Substantive verses are new terrain for Lacy, who, as a younger writer, worried more about hooks and beats. Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 Blake serves as the Siren of the song, his distinct croon over minimal beat between Scott’s verses. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026 My family is Muslim, and above the door there’s the Hand of Fatima, the blue hand with Arabic verses from the Quran. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 July 2026 The Dynasty contains some vestiges of its label showcase origins, including two clunky Memphis Bleek tracks with no Jay-Z verses. Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026 Walker was also one of a number of Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their hats during San Francisco’s Pride Night in June, igniting a controversy that has engulfed the franchise for nearly a month. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 In their debut cypher, dropped on the first day of 2026, his mid-tempo slur and curt verses immediately mark him as a descendant of Carti and SahBabii. Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verses
Noun
  • MacDonald and a small group of other Bible experts claim the DNA of Homer’s epic poems is scattered throughout the New Testament.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • His poems also reflected on death, equality and humanity’s dependence on nature.
    Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Students from Rebel Song Academy, Harmony Project and Base Academy of Music will all take the stage, while Stars Out, a youth performance group, will perform songs connected to Kansas City musicians whose contributions are often overlooked.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • His songs have become part of the American soundtrack, turning up in movies, television, commercials and countless high school graduation videos.
    Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Strategic Governance Governance informs investment, product design, market positioning and board decisions.
    Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Reynolds asks, before the cast informs him that the movie is already finished.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • That message tells us so much about Shai and his standing in the group.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Ramaswamy also tells patients to start a new conversation every time.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Out of an abundance of caution, the general dermatology community advises against pregnant women using retinol, Watchmaker says.
    Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The state travel guide advises people to fight back against black bear attacks.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The trailer immediately briefs fans that season 10 is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Carpenter instructs first, grabbing a shallow dish and mixing in some apple cider vinegar along with a few drops of dish soap.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • While the robot is adjusting the bed, the user instructs it to stop midway through the task.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

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“Verses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verses. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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