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as in preparing
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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as in comprising
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 soothing
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
she took a deep breath and composed herself
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Recent Examples of composing
He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Klein wants women to test out AI on their own time, and bring the expertise and useful utilities—like composing emails and scheduling meetings—to their jobs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
For a show that reckons with nostalgia, second chances, and the full circle nature of life, Miller found some pretty neat life symmetry while composing the primarily rock musical score, which features new original songs.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2024
The tune is the second that Cave, who has been composing film scores with his creative partner Warren Ellis for years, has contributed to a movie soundtrack this year.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Romeo + Juliet is your first time composing for Broadway.
—Ilana Kaplan, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Klein wants women to test out AI on their own time, and bring the expertise and useful utilities—like composing emails and scheduling meetings—to their jobs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
For a show that reckons with nostalgia, second chances, and the full circle nature of life, Miller found some pretty neat life symmetry while composing the primarily rock musical score, which features new original songs.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2024
The tune is the second that Cave, who has been composing film scores with his creative partner Warren Ellis for years, has contributed to a movie soundtrack this year.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Romeo + Juliet is your first time composing for Broadway.
—Ilana Kaplan, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composing
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Now is the time to start preparing for the EAA.Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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With four generations comprising the workforce today, there are clear differences and similarities to inform space design that works for all, not just some.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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When your shopping is done, the Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel, Hong Kong, offers soothing therapies and signature treatments such as the Intelligent Movement Treatment, involving trigger-point release work and deep-muscle manipulation.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The soothing ingredient is the main star of their Time Revolution products which include everything from a cleanser to a mist to a sheet mask.Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mama Tina Knowles served as a calming presence on the carpet for her granddaughter and looked beautiful in a chic pantsuit.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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The eight-part show, from writing duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore, will air on WBD’s free-to-air network Three and VOD service ThreeNow following the deal.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Summer Fridays Home to the famous Jet Lag Mask, Summer Fridays is offering a Black Friday sale worth writing home about.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
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Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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For the work, which is often a delicate balance of appeasing stakeholders who sometimes clash over warring priorities, the next CEO will be paid between $350,000 and $425,000 a year, with no-cost health insurance and other benefits, according to the listing.Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consider doing light stretches or other relaxing exercises a few hours before bed.Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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