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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
Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?
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Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Ahead of the film’s release, De Los reporter Andrea Flores spoke to Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was tasked with composing music for it.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Another use for the Spray Colorize tool is for composing photos with custom puzzles, brushes, geometry figures and other spray-fill objects.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Mancuso directed from his script written with Lagana, also composing music for the film.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Envision Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology's potential for marketing—imagine controlling a computer, designing art, or composing music with just your thoughts.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
—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
Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Ahead of the film’s release, De Los reporter Andrea Flores spoke to Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was tasked with composing music for it.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Another use for the Spray Colorize tool is for composing photos with custom puzzles, brushes, geometry figures and other spray-fill objects.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Mancuso directed from his script written with Lagana, also composing music for the film.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Envision Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology's potential for marketing—imagine controlling a computer, designing art, or composing music with just your thoughts.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composing
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The team will gather student input and feedback and promote student engagement by assisting with the planning and preparing of events.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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January 1, 2025, marked the official arrival of this generation, comprising those born between 2025 and 2039.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Low value components, comprising a fraction of the overall good’s value, were putting a whole manufacturing process at risk.Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The soothing sound of water from the fountains, accompanied by the fragrant aromas of essential oils immediately ease the senses once inside the spa.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Simply pop them in a microwave to provide up to an hour of soothing warmth and comfort.Wayfair, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The calming voice of a bygone narrator from Radio Days plays over a rich color palette of the Mushroom Kingdom.Michael Ashley, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Playing on the wing and wearing knee pads and her now-iconic matte red lipstick, Maher burst into a nerve-calming tackle within seconds.Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bangladeshis haven’t hesitated to weigh in, writing hundreds of emails saying that anyone running for office must meet certain educational thresholds.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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He's been writing about the NBA since 2009 on a variety of websites.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Composing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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