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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
Caitlin Wolper Phillips, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
After about two verses, the driver is shocked at what had just come out of his mouth, and his passengers are staring down awkwardly.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026
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
Young Thug goes for a set that lets the music speak for itself, only to enhance the verses and rhymes.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 11 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
The verses are dense and slick, and sensual (an homage to the Beats, specifically album namesake Gregory Corso).
—Caitlin Wolper Phillips, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
After about two verses, the driver is shocked at what had just come out of his mouth, and his passengers are staring down awkwardly.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026
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
Young Thug goes for a set that lets the music speak for itself, only to enhance the verses and rhymes.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 11 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
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This included two poems about dying grandmothers; one poem about owls and their habitats; one poem about Jesus, Lamb and Carpenter; and one about losing the tip of a finger—Dan’s, his hand held up as evidence—to a rotary saw.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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No one in my family knew about my rebellion poems.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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From bougainvillea pink to garden greens, see how nature informs designer Peter Dunham's fearless use of color and pattern.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The show is designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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In fact, she’s been struggling to write songs for several years due to the traumatic experience of being raped in high school.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Beth Chatelain, a former ATF attorney who now advises gun shops at the firm Zeroed In Legal Solutions, said the changes track political tides, but won’t necessarily last.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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One of these is Paddy Galloway, which advises creators including Jimmy Donaldson, known to the world as MrBeast, and sports creator Jesse Riedel, also known as Jesser.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 May 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
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The bill instructs the Office of Cannabis Management to seek those funds.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The website instructs guests not to go to the airport, confirming that the airline carrier has officially shut down and all flights are cancelled.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Verses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verses. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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