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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
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Ours is a recognizable network of solidarity sown throughout cities and towns in the Twin Cities and in rural Minnesota, dispersed and ad-hoc, yet woven into ONE like the verses of a poem.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Many arias from the 1800s include repeated verses to give the singers the opportunity to show off their coloratura skills by embellishing the sections of the songs the second time around.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Bivens took an interest in Commissioner Alisa Simmons’s career early on, Simmons said, and Bivens continued to send words of encouragement and Bible verses through Simmons’s tenure as a commissioner.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
It is said that this night is when the Angel Jibril revealed the first verses of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026
The victim was an accomplished Torah scholar, who would sometimes recite verses of holy scripture for cash, a friend of the victim’s told the Daily News.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tigray includes production from harrison, Anysia Kym, and Popstar Benny, and features guest verses from Kelow LaTesha, SEXWORKS, and fellow 10K artists Niontay and El Cousteau.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
Written by McBryde with Terri Jo Box and Randall Clay, with production by Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, this track is classic McBryde, blending a soaring, anthemic chorus with verses that delve into the emotional nuances of love and fear of heartbreak.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
On that phone call with Kaufman, Weir grabbed a guitar and started singing snippets of campfire songs from his past, eagerly wanting to add new verses to some of them.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Ours is a recognizable network of solidarity sown throughout cities and towns in the Twin Cities and in rural Minnesota, dispersed and ad-hoc, yet woven into ONE like the verses of a poem.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Many arias from the 1800s include repeated verses to give the singers the opportunity to show off their coloratura skills by embellishing the sections of the songs the second time around.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Bivens took an interest in Commissioner Alisa Simmons’s career early on, Simmons said, and Bivens continued to send words of encouragement and Bible verses through Simmons’s tenure as a commissioner.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
It is said that this night is when the Angel Jibril revealed the first verses of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026
The victim was an accomplished Torah scholar, who would sometimes recite verses of holy scripture for cash, a friend of the victim’s told the Daily News.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tigray includes production from harrison, Anysia Kym, and Popstar Benny, and features guest verses from Kelow LaTesha, SEXWORKS, and fellow 10K artists Niontay and El Cousteau.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
Written by McBryde with Terri Jo Box and Randall Clay, with production by Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, this track is classic McBryde, blending a soaring, anthemic chorus with verses that delve into the emotional nuances of love and fear of heartbreak.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verses
Noun
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All types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Plath, the deserted wife of fellow poet Ted Hughes, mother of two young children, died by suicide at age 30, leaving behind a collection of poems that anatomized her mental descent in scorching language that secured a permanent place in American letters.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That same creative experimentation informs event programming.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Many say that his unapologetic message of equality and justice informs their work today.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Another Network reporter pointed out the songs were not performed in their entirety.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The report found that the ratio of male to female producers across 400 popular songs was 47-to-1.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The look tells us where style might go next – a more nuanced conversation.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the show, Chioma tells Choe how British Vogue’s Gisele Pelicot digital cover story came to be.—
Chelsea Daniel,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Marshall advises everyone to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and whole grains.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wash not only like colors together, but like fabrics together, Ceconi advises.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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The directive also instructs the Los Angeles Police Department to preserve all evidence related to immigration enforcement operations so it can be reported.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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An acronym for Size, Activity, Location, Uniform, Time, Equipment, SALUTE is a mnemonic device that typically instructs soldiers how to systematically track details about enemies.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Verses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verses. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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