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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  1. prepares
  2. comprises
  3. calms
  4. contains
  5. writes
  6. constitutes
  7. soothes
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  • The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of prepares
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  • The electrode of a regular battery comprises particles that are about 50 times thinner than human hair.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Film AlUla shorts germinated from the AlUla Creates program at Film AlUla, the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia roughly the size of Belgium that also comprises a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of comprises
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  • This cream not only locks in moisture but also calms and soothes my skin when exposed to changing climates or dry air in the cabin.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters and sodium hyaluronate, the toner also calms redness and breakouts, plus strengthens the skin barrier.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of calms
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  • The perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of contains
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  • Your first impulse might be that if a person writes a lengthy prompt, that would seemingly narrow things down.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Tucker writes for the Associated Press.
    Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of writes
Verb
  • Fiona Frazer, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights representative in Afghanistan, warned that the ongoing denial of these rights constitutes a failure to ensure the well-being of Afghan citizens.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • What constitutes a violation of the UN Genocide Convention?
    Nada Bashir, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of constitutes
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  • It’s loaded with niacinamide, which strengthens the skin and soothes irritation.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Laneige lip mask soothes and moisturizes your lips for a lush, smooth feel.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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