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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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
The Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System, established in 2017 and composed of 114 central banks and financial supervisors, has emphasized on multiple occasions climate change will result in significant disruption to society and the economy.
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Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The instrument detected an abundance of sulfur, which can be used to preserve organic molecules; nitrates, which are essential for plant and animal health on Earth; and methane composed of a type of carbon associated with biological processes on Earth.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Jury & Review Process Our jury is composed of Vogue staff to ensure a broad, inclusive perspective.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from editors, dermatologists, and aestheticians.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The instrument detected an abundance of sulfur, which can be used to preserve organic molecules; nitrates, which are essential for plant and animal health on Earth; and methane composed of a type of carbon associated with biological processes on Earth.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Jury & Review Process Our jury is composed of Vogue staff to ensure a broad, inclusive perspective.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from editors, dermatologists, and aestheticians.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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Noncitizen immigrants comprised almost 13% of the health care workforce in New York, almost 10% in Florida and 9% in California, researchers estimated.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their faculties comprise some of the cleverest lawyers in the land.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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His office funded a v-calming traffic sign on Ashley Falls Drive alerting drivers to watch their speeds near the school, and once again restored the lights at the Torrey Hills Community Park fields.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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While a traffic signal remains infeasible at the intersection, staff and the applicant agreed to further traffic calming methods such as signage and striping to enhance the safety of vehicles traveling on the road.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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The underlying challenge the editorial was hinting at was how any reform can be accomplished through governance mechanisms to contain growth which also respects some measure of individual choice for consumption.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The guests-only 14th floor contains the outdoor pool—stretched along the building’s edge with bang-on skyline views—and the Living Room, a clubhouse where Capella hosts events like an Evening Ritual hour with complimentary cocktails and canapés.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Executive-produced by Guy Ritchie, created and written by Ronan Bennett and written by Jez Butterworth, MobLand stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in a story about two mob families who clash in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Anthony also allegedly asked the officer if what had happened constituted self-defense.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But many economists — like the majority of Americans — do not believe trade imbalances necessarily constitute a problem in and of themselves.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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The water sign seeks deeper meanings and can't help but lull off into a dream world, making biophilic design a perfect atmosphere for boundless imagination.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Compared to more complex fintechs offering lending or payments solutions, a platform helping students complete FAFSA forms probably felt like a low-risk bet—which may have lulled Chase into a false sense of security.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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At the meeting, political appointee Abigale Tardif, who is principal deputy assistant administrator of the EPA’s office of air and radiation, instructed staff to draft a rule that would eliminate reporting requirements for 40 of the 41 sectors that are now required to submit data to the program.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Burns wanted to instruct city staff to draft a statement about the city’s commitment to protecting children.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, Daniels said that contract was signed by the conferences, Notre Dame and BCS Properties LLC—a legacy entity originally formed to manage the Bowl Championship Series media rights and that continues to serve as the intellectual property rights holder for the CFP brand.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett were decisive figures in forming the majorities.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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