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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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Her pin-drop verses drew the crowd forward (one table up front must might as well have been the Official Emily King Fan Club; these people were ecstatic), and by the end, ringing choruses filled the room without ever getting harsh.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
To Wilburn, something as simple as sending Bible verses in the group chat contributes to that.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Anders then read the first verses of Genesis, with Borman and Lovell to follow—10 verses total.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
For the talent show, someone did a dramatic reading of Bible verses.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Where the strain required for a tenor to hit that upper register lends these verses an acerbic, explosive edge, a countertenor can approach the same lines with lamblike lyricism, as Mobley did.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Bruce led a quick run-through of a sticky part, then the whole band played through the first couple of verses, getting the rhythm back into their bones before finally trying a fresh take.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Contemporaries often reported his near fixation on matters of diction, punctuation, and even spacing in his verses.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The film begins with our protagonist, Ahmed, carrying out his late father’s funeral rites while verses are read from an ancient Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Her pin-drop verses drew the crowd forward (one table up front must might as well have been the Official Emily King Fan Club; these people were ecstatic), and by the end, ringing choruses filled the room without ever getting harsh.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
To Wilburn, something as simple as sending Bible verses in the group chat contributes to that.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Anders then read the first verses of Genesis, with Borman and Lovell to follow—10 verses total.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
For the talent show, someone did a dramatic reading of Bible verses.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Where the strain required for a tenor to hit that upper register lends these verses an acerbic, explosive edge, a countertenor can approach the same lines with lamblike lyricism, as Mobley did.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Bruce led a quick run-through of a sticky part, then the whole band played through the first couple of verses, getting the rhythm back into their bones before finally trying a fresh take.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Contemporaries often reported his near fixation on matters of diction, punctuation, and even spacing in his verses.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verses
Noun
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New and experienced poets can gather to read and share their poems.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The real bombshell was a birthday scrapbook that Maxwell put together for Epstein’s 50th birthday, full of doodles, poems, photos, and letters from people in his life.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are, the film informs us at the end, two Shakers who are still around; at its height, the congregation numbered about 6,000.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Busta Rhymes also took the stage for a medley of his songs before he was honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, just like Lisa, BTS have won the Best K-Pop award for songs sung primarily in both Korean and English.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The movie tells the true story of Joe Scaravella, played by actor-producer Vince Vaughn, his restaurant Enoteca Maria and its staff of nonnas.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look at the intent, Malik advises.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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When people violate the rules, the policy instructs the officer to first work to educate the rider to make sure they’re informed, rather than step right to enforcement.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines each contain mRNA, which instructs cells to manufacture the coronavirus spike protein, simulating infection with the virus.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Verses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verses. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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