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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
Caryn Rose, Variety, 28 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
But there are no verses, and those choruses are surrounded by a series of instrumental passages with intricate guitar solos and tempo changes.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 May 2026
Vocally, vulnerable verses gradually give way to ecstatic displays of emotion, and the instrumentation follows a similar pattern, with a restrained acoustic accompaniment at the start, and a multi-instrumental orchestration at the climax.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 22 May 2026
The verses altered a bit over time, and the melody moved a note or two.
—Rosanne Cash, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
During construction, family members had written their favorite Bible verses on studs throughout the house.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
The verses from 2 Chronicles are often cited by those who claim America was founded as a Christian nation.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
In a Time magazine profile published Tuesday, May 12, filmmaker Nolan, 55, confirmed that Scott will appear in the movie as a bard, which is a professional poet who recites verses and stories about heroes.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Noun
On it, the two trade not just verses but a series of escalating, truly incendiary guitar solos, Springsteen watching Morello intently and nodding encouragement and approval, before Morello handing the reins back to Springsteen.
—Caryn Rose, Variety, 28 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
But there are no verses, and those choruses are surrounded by a series of instrumental passages with intricate guitar solos and tempo changes.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 May 2026
Vocally, vulnerable verses gradually give way to ecstatic displays of emotion, and the instrumentation follows a similar pattern, with a restrained acoustic accompaniment at the start, and a multi-instrumental orchestration at the climax.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 22 May 2026
The verses altered a bit over time, and the melody moved a note or two.
—Rosanne Cash, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
During construction, family members had written their favorite Bible verses on studs throughout the house.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
The verses from 2 Chronicles are often cited by those who claim America was founded as a Christian nation.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
In a Time magazine profile published Tuesday, May 12, filmmaker Nolan, 55, confirmed that Scott will appear in the movie as a bard, which is a professional poet who recites verses and stories about heroes.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verses
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This collection of poems—Orr’s thirteenth—bears bitter witness to environmental degradation, moral corruption, and the aging of a body and of a generation, all viewed from a bird’s eye, wrapped in the language and tone of myth.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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But in Soni’s careful translation, the repetitions and subtle variation of Verma’s poems also achieve a haunting, transcendental resonance.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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His experience high up in department leadership and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in the jails and familiarity with how immigration enforcement intersects with the county jails informs his plans, Corbett said.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Asteroid Day is a global awareness campaign that informs people about the risks associated with asteroid impacts.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The production also incorporates brand new songs alongside material from Sting’s catalog.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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There are classic wedding songs, but also picks that help drive the story.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The table tells a harsher story.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Titanic Sinks Tonight tells the story of the final hours of the most famous sea disaster of all time.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The Challenger report also advises teens to start filling out applications ASAP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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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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This portion instructs Claude to be attentive to the well-being of users.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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When the external environment reaches above 25 degrees Celsius, or 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the brain’s hypothalamus instructs the glands to release sweat.—
Sophia Dyer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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