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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one
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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts
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3
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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Recent Examples of compose
Several measures proved unpopular, including a reference to Chile being composed of various nations, in honor of its Indigenous peoples.
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Sammy Feldblum, The Dial, 30 Jan. 2025
Last month, Universal revealed that Nolan’s follow-up to his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer would be an adaptation of the epic poem composed by Homer around the 8th century BCE.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Spring by Andres Luis Dominguez Blanco Andres Luis Dominguez Blanco may be just 14 years old, but already, the Spanish teen understands how to compose a compelling photo.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Most sand is composed of different small pieces of rock.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
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Sammy Feldblum, The Dial, 30 Jan. 2025
Last month, Universal revealed that Nolan’s follow-up to his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer would be an adaptation of the epic poem composed by Homer around the 8th century BCE.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Spring by Andres Luis Dominguez Blanco Andres Luis Dominguez Blanco may be just 14 years old, but already, the Spanish teen understands how to compose a compelling photo.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Most sand is composed of different small pieces of rock.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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Allowing the hair to air dry helped maintain its integrity and prepared it for the coloring phase.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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That stems from his own positive experiences with trying something new and connecting with those that prepared it.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
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There’s now nearly an 8,000 point gap between the four women who comprise the sport’s two top teams and the rest of the tour.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Feb. 2025
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But there’s more: Niacinamide calms irritation, reduces water loss, and boosts hydration, while hyaluronic acid keeps skin plump and dewy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Or, instead of traditional neutral paint on your walls, color-drench your room with navy to create a calming blank slate for artwork or decorative trim.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2025
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Seed oils have become a mainstay of the American diet because unlike beef tallow, which is comprised of saturated fats that increase cholesterol levels, seed oils contain unsaturated fats that can decrease cholesterol levels.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ultra-processed: These foods are processed but contain additional ingredients like artificial colors, flavors, additives, and preservatives for texture and shelf life.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Denzel Washington let slip that writer-director Ryan Coogler is currently writing him a role for the third entry in the superhero series, while a recent report asserted that Marvel is considering recasting the role of T'Challa, which was indelibly played by the late Chadwick Boseman.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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In his more than two decades of writing about the world of sports, he’s chronicled everything from high school rodeo to a major league baseball no-hitter to the Super Bowl to the Finals.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, in April 2015, Consumer Affairs Victoria launched an investigation into Gibson to determine if her actions constituted consumer fraud, The Guardian reported.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Then again, there are no rules dictating what constitutes a white rum (or gold or dark rum for that matter), and Equiano’s light, delicate flavor profile fits best in the white rum category.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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The sea held my gaze, lulling my frazzled nervous system (as did the perfect Mexican margarita, putting Texan versions to shame).—
Brittani Sonnenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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But he has been lulled lately into playing Luke Richardson’s more conservative game (or maybe the players default to that).—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Rodgers could fill in for those teams as a bridge QB for a season and allow the team to draft their long-term signal-caller in the 2026 draft.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some mock drafts predict that Dart will be selected in the second round by the Tennessee Titans, where he would be paired with third-year quarterback Will Levis, whom the team drafted just two years ago.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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