as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
the movie's special effects included the use of many composite photographs
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as in alloy
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a striking composite of two separate images
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
To meet the summer 2027 delivery, Baltic is preparing to shape the hull molds for the composite hull.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The deck itself is an ABS plastic/glass fibe/maple composite with the top skinned in a traditional layer of black grip material.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
As part of their analysis, the researchers composited the health outcomes into 10 organ systems: cardiovascular, coagulation and hematological, fatigue, gastrointestinal, kidney, mental health, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neurological, and pulmonary.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2023
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Adjective
Police spent years searching for a suspect, investigating thousands of leads and releasing multiple composite sketches of the suspect based on eyewitness accounts.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
To meet the summer 2027 delivery, Baltic is preparing to shape the hull molds for the composite hull.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Noun
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 409 points, or 1%, while the Nasdaq composite tumbled 1.6%; Nvidia and other major tech stocks were among the market’s heaviest weights.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The deck itself is an ABS plastic/glass fibe/maple composite with the top skinned in a traditional layer of black grip material.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
In compositing their stories, Durkin sets up the emotional catharsis of his film, an explosive confrontation moments after Kerry’s death in which Kevin physically takes out his anger and grief on his father.
—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
As part of their analysis, the researchers composited the health outcomes into 10 organ systems: cardiovascular, coagulation and hematological, fatigue, gastrointestinal, kidney, mental health, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neurological, and pulmonary.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2023
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Both the belt and chain variants are built around a 6061 aluminum alloy frame and fork with an adjustable stem for improved comfort and fit.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Corrale is one of our favorite flatirons for its two flexible manganese copper alloy plates that gently bend around your hair so the shape is retained rather than smooshed.Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Players can use the shuffle button to mix up the words on screen if they get stuck.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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White bone china with silver or gold rims (the kind on wedding registries for decades) is simple enough to mix easily.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Deloitte predicts that the technology could enable fraud losses to reach $40 billion in the U.S. by 2027, from $12.3 billion in 2023, a compound annual growth rate of 32%.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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According to one forecast, the market should grow to over $110 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 61.3% between 2023 and 2028.Raghunandan Gurumurthy, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Divide and shape mixture into small (about ¾-inch) balls, forming 30 to 40 meatballs.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Combine egg mixture and milk mixture: Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into remaining milk mixture in saucepan.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The profile combined with a semi-tight sidecut offers a balance of float in powder and dependable edge-hold in hardpack.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The 60-percent cotton, 36-percent Lyocell, and four-percent Elastane fabric is some magic amalgam of stretch that felt unrestrictive during yoga stretches but still maintained a nice tight, clean-looking fit for days spent at my desk.Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024
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The amalgam of James Beard Award-winning chefs and trendy one-of-a-kind concepts that Austin has become known for is a newer flex.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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Jones changed music by breaking barriers, blending genres, advancing production techniques, and emphasizing collaboration.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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After blending and bottling the finished wine has enticing aromas of cardamom, citrus blossom, and honeysuckle.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The statues are both amalgamations and distillations.Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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