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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
composed a short verse for his mother's birthday
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as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
skilled at verse
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as in to tell
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
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Recent Examples of verse
Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Gomez and Blanco commit to the homage, drenching Gomez’s voice in Auto-Tune in the verse and adding a squelchy, SOPHIE-esque interlude.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
More specifically, the poetry of survival—verse written in the shadow of political extremity.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
With flags and a World Cup, the verses were sung as the arguments started.
—Gilles Salomone, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The lyrics to both verses were finished, and the first line of the chorus — Fill my eyes — was in place.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Gomez and Blanco commit to the homage, drenching Gomez’s voice in Auto-Tune in the verse and adding a squelchy, SOPHIE-esque interlude.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
More specifically, the poetry of survival—verse written in the shadow of political extremity.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
With flags and a World Cup, the verses were sung as the arguments started.
—Gilles Salomone, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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Believing his prognosis was terminal, Fenn originally planned to write the puzzle poem, hide the treasure, and eventually hike back out to that same location and take his own life, hoping someone would one day discover the riches that remained at his final resting spot.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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The private, invite-only club is rumored to have gotten its name from an Alfred Tennyson poem of the same name meaning that the club is open all hours and the conversation flows forever, the City Journal reported in 1992.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Yet another was a request from a fan of classical Chinese poetry to translate several poems and set them to original tunes.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2025
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Do the themes in your collages reoccur in your poetry, music or films?—
Renée Reizman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza told Fox News Digital that these videos on TikTok and other social media outlets are nothing new, but feels that the Trump administration is taking the videos seriously and actively working to secure the border.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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People close to the situation have told The Times’ Jack Harris that Betts had the norovirus.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The sixteen-time Grammy Award-winner has written original songs for the new Broadway comedy, which brings animator Max Fleischer's iconic cartoon character Betty Boop to the stage.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Together, the Beatles wrote more than 300 songs, were nominated for 25 Grammy Awards, won eight, and starred in five movies.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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That will inform many of your decisions and pivots.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier in the day, President Trump rejected reports that advisor Elon Musk would be briefed on how the U.S. would fight a hypothetical war with China.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, a report in The New York Times said Musk would be briefed on the US military’s top-secret plan for any potential war with China during his visit.—
Jade Walker,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Pope, 88, has been advised to rest following his 38-day hospital stay.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In Karachi, police are advised to move children found begging to child protection centers, to be looked after by the Sindh provincial social welfare department.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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