1
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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2
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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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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As a result, 17% of the city’s land area is now composed of vacant land where houses once stood.
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Camila Alvayay Torrejon, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
The music is composed and performed by Wesley Chavez, who plays the guitar throughout the performance.
—Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
The song, composed by Horacio Palencia and Diego Bollella, and produced by Fernando Camacho, gives La Arrolladora its 19th champ in 24 years.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Ayers also made a name for himself in film soundtracks, composing the score for the 1973 blaxploitation classic Coffy, starring Pam Grier.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Camila Alvayay Torrejon, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
The music is composed and performed by Wesley Chavez, who plays the guitar throughout the performance.
—Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
The song, composed by Horacio Palencia and Diego Bollella, and produced by Fernando Camacho, gives La Arrolladora its 19th champ in 24 years.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Ayers also made a name for himself in film soundtracks, composing the score for the 1973 blaxploitation classic Coffy, starring Pam Grier.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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As with any investment, there are risks, but when private equity investors carefully assess and prepare for the opportunities, the possibility of financial success only increases.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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During the Ash Wednesday homily, which had been prepared for the pontiff, the substitute celebrant opened with words of solidarity and gratitude for Francis.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since then, our campus in Oxford has flourished, now comprising dozens of researchers under the tutelage of Professor Alvaro Cartea.—
Steven Desmyter,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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American identities comprise many layers and pathways.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Creators then layer the vocal mayhem with finger snaps and visual movement to create a mosaic of calming chaos.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, these calming messages about Donald Trump work by dulling the collective mind.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Most drugstore shampoos contain harsh ingredients that dry out the scalp.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The key difference is that turmeric contains only a small amount of curcumin.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3446 Jay Weaver writes about federal crime at the crossroads of South Florida and Latin America.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Information provided is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security or any other product or service.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This manipulation of the interview, Trump alleged, constitutes a violation of Texas’ consumer protection law covering deceptive advertising and the unfair competition prong of the Lanham Act, a trademark law.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Binnington was actually giving up those goals on purpose to lull the Americans into a false sense of security before morphing into late-90s Dominik Hasek as soon as overtime arrived.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ideal for spritzing onto pillows and sheets, the best linen sprays can lull you to sleep on a lavender-scented cloud or invite you to linger in bed a little longer in a cocoon of cozy musks.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the Dolphins draft someone in the first three rounds.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Marshall considered what Fox has meant to the organization since being drafted to the Kings in 2017.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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