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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Musk's goal is for the SpaceX vehicle, which is composed of both the 165-foot Starship spacecraft itself and the 232-foot Super Heavy rocket, to be a fully reusable system that can transport humans and cargo to Earth's orbit, the moon, Mars and back.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
The current hybrid board is composed of 21 members.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Both landscapes seeped into my consciousness while composing the first draft, which is why Nila and Marlowe come from Berlin and Northern California, respectively.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
Outside, the home presents roofing composed of wood shake roofing / shingles materials.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
The current hybrid board is composed of 21 members.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Both landscapes seeped into my consciousness while composing the first draft, which is why Nila and Marlowe come from Berlin and Northern California, respectively.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
Outside, the home presents roofing composed of wood shake roofing / shingles materials.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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Dennis and Cheryl McMurray had come home from dinner on Jan. 7 and were preparing for bed when Cheryl’s cousin called.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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As Trump prepares to take over the White House, many of Biden's policies could be undone, including his work to deliver student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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While the figures do not differentiate between militants and civilians, women and children are reported to comprise more than half of the fatalities.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The organization comprises 81 French luxury goods companies dedicated to promoting French know-how and skill, history and innovation, internationally.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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It is known for its benefits, including improving physical health, calming the mind, reducing stress, and increasing joint flexibility and range of motion.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Imagine an organization that offers calming yoga classes but tolerates a toxic manager who creates a hostile environment.—
Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton Fire in the Altadena area was 95% contained at 14,021 acres.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The sunscreens contain photolyase to calm and soothe; niacinamide for brightening and collagen production; squalene for hydration; and lingonberry to ward off blue light damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Bradford William Davis | Opinion writer Bradford writes about politics and culture in greater Fort Worth.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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Other songs, while not explicitly written by him, invoke a certain mood that characterizes the record.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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In fact, global wellness tourism now constitutes the fourth largest segment of the behemoth world-wide wellness industry, behind only personal care/beauty, nutrition/weight loss and physical activity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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In a landscape where women constitute only 24% of NCAA athletic directors and 30% of Division I conference commissioners, McWilliams Parker sees transformation happening in real time.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Sheehan, director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, said past weather patterns can lull people into a false sense of security.—
Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker,
The Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2024
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View 3 Images One of the best things about sleeping on a train is the gentle rocking motion that lulls you off to la-la land.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
26 Nov. 2024
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Elliott was drafted fourth overall by the Cowboys in 2016 and played for Dallas from 2016 to 2022.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Bucs likely will draft an inside linebacker and hope SirVocea Dennis recovers fully from a torn pectoral muscle.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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