composes

verb

Definition of composesnext
present tense third-person singular of compose
1
as in prepares
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 comprises
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 calms
to free from distress or disturbance the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian

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4
as in contains
to gain emotional or mental control of she took a deep breath and composed herself

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composes
  1. prepares
  2. comprises
  3. calms
  4. contains
  5. writes
  6. constitutes
  7. soothes
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  • The decision comes amid a rising trade war between the United States and China as the Biden Administration prepares to leave office.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Moving to cloud platforms and scalable storage solutions prepares businesses for AI.
    Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of prepares
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  • The two-story home, being sold furnished, comprises two wings connected by an airy hallway.
    Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • It’s been tough to look at who comprises the Penguins’ bottom-six forwards and not conclude that Puljujärvi belongs in the lineup.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of comprises
Verb
  • Exposure to nature, with its subtle sounds, tranquil silence, and limited color palette calms both brain and body.
    Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His reassuring — and heartfelt speech — calms her nerves as both embrace their ghosts and get married.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of calms
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  • Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.
    Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.
    Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of contains
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  • As Forbes retail contributor Kiri Masters writes, the de minimis law allows direct-to-consumer platforms like Temu to potentially avoid tariffs on individual shipments up to $800 per day, while traditional retailers and sellers importing in bulk would face the full impact.
    DeArbea Walker, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Santana writes for the Associated Press.
    Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of writes
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  • The admission that Debtor failed to file federal tax returns for sixteen years constitutes an adequate basis to conclude the UST met its burden under § 727(a)(3), thereby shifting the burden to Debtor to justify the inadequacy of his records.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • League policy does not include language to explain what constitutes pass interference, so it is still considered a judgment call.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of constitutes
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  • The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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