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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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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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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
And in high-performing teams—whether composed of humans or machines—strong human leadership remains essential.
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Martin Gutmann, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Another necklace, inspired by Milan’s night sky, suspends a smoky star composed of grey sapphires and spinels.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
His supporters, largely composed of young white men like the fanbases of many other successful Black rap artists, brush off his abusive behaviour online, and so the party rages on with no accountability.
—Hazlitt, 28 May 2025
Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Martin Gutmann, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Another necklace, inspired by Milan’s night sky, suspends a smoky star composed of grey sapphires and spinels.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
His supporters, largely composed of young white men like the fanbases of many other successful Black rap artists, brush off his abusive behaviour online, and so the party rages on with no accountability.
—Hazlitt, 28 May 2025
Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Weyman didn’t have long to prepare for the massive character milestone, but emphasized the importance of dialect to his portrayal of the Grey Wanderer.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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An advisory board typically comprises individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The range comprises about 28 pieces, including chain necklaces, earrings, pendants, rings and cuffs, crafted from 18-karat rose gold.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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The couple sought damages after Sanderlin, while trying to calm tensions between a crowd of demonstrators and a police skirmish line, was shot in the groin with a police projectile by an officer near City Hall on the afternoon of May 29, 2020.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Many guest rooms feature a calming harbor view, and their grounds include a tennis court and a pool.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Yet even this minor film contains major pleasures, including Mia Threapleton’s whipcrack deadpan as Zsa-Zsa’s estranged daughter, a daffy Michael Cera as a Norwegian entomologist, and gorgeous evocation of a fictitious yet allusive Middle East.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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The dust from Worlds Collide will have to settle quickly as the attention will turn to Money in the Bank as six men and six women, respectively, will look to grab the briefcase which contains a contract for a world title shot anytime, anywhere.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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This culture meant that, rather than wait for Grant’s order to take effect, Jewish Washingtonians had no hesitancy about requesting meetings with the president, writing to their representatives, or trying to educate Grant to prevent any repeat of the order.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
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McKenzie wrote and directed the cinematic exposé on the world of cryptocurrency and produced it with Giorgio Angelini.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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As such, the attack on Mariupol Maternity Ward No.3 constitutes an indiscriminate attack, a violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Get Comfortable With the Uncomfortable Those honest talks constitute a tall challenge for many parents, especially those who didn’t have that openness modeled for them as kids.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
7 June 2025
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Yarbrough lulled the Dodgers’ hitters to sleep with his side-arm arsenal featuring a four-seam fastball that topped out at an out-of-fashion 89.5 mph and a sinker that only reached 87.5 mph.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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From 1,500 miles away, his piano lulls her to sleep.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Postgame, there was no sight of the talented young pitcher the Tigers drafted third overall in 2021.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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He was drafted in 2021 and has mostly been the team’s No. 1 back since then.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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