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as in contains
to be made up of
the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods
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as in constitutes
to be all the substance of
at the time, about 100,000 fighting men and women comprised our military force in that country
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Recent Examples of comprises
The crowd comprises locals and a few pastry fans from abroad.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
But the Dow comprises only 30 companies, weighted by share prices, so a sharp change in an expensive stock can exert strong pressure on the average.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The package comprises comedy-drama On the Spectrum, The Chef Season 2 and supermarket mockumentary Checkout Season 5.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The music segment comprises Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The company's Hangout Suite comprises inflatable gear meant to promote R&R-style lounging and social gatherings on and off the water.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
StellFoundry is led by the DOE’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and comprises approximately 30 researchers from 10 organizations, including universities, software companies, and national laboratories.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Presently, Tree Hut comprises 95 percent of Naterra’s business, mainly via its enduringly viral scented body scrubs.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, which comprises 30 stocks, has consistently outperformed its benchmark, which includes all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
But the Dow comprises only 30 companies, weighted by share prices, so a sharp change in an expensive stock can exert strong pressure on the average.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The package comprises comedy-drama On the Spectrum, The Chef Season 2 and supermarket mockumentary Checkout Season 5.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The music segment comprises Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The company's Hangout Suite comprises inflatable gear meant to promote R&R-style lounging and social gatherings on and off the water.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
StellFoundry is led by the DOE’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and comprises approximately 30 researchers from 10 organizations, including universities, software companies, and national laboratories.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Presently, Tree Hut comprises 95 percent of Naterra’s business, mainly via its enduringly viral scented body scrubs.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, which comprises 30 stocks, has consistently outperformed its benchmark, which includes all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprises
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China has laid out an ambitious lunar plan to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, targeting the south pole, which contains water ice and other resources critical for long-term lunar exploration and settlement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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This all-important ingredient contains nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK), and promotes healthy, strong growth.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hill said Monday that Congress needs to hear the Treasury’s definitions for what constitutes large institutional investors and single-family homes before making a determination.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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All three higher education systems agree that deciding what constitutes duplication is at the heart of their disagreement, Evans said.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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One project of the foundation includes artwork by children — usually in hospitals, refugee centers, orphanages and schools — incorporated into spacesuits produced by ILC Dover, an aerospace manufacturing company.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each class includes lessons on holistic health, often paired with hands-on activities meant to reduce stress and encourage connection.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Comprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprises. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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