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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
Adam Bradley D’angelo Lovell Williams Milton David Dixon Iii, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Richard Sherman died in May 2024 at the age of 95, but not before writing a third and final verse intended to debut in honor of the 60th anniversary of the song.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
Eisen’s version shows not the shrine but a nearby clearing, a still pool of water, and a stone slab displaying a verse by the Edo poet Matsuo Bashō.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Once the beat settles in, Smith takes over, delivering verses that yearn for that explosion of love and affection (even if sometimes there’s a little pain involved).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The song enacts her process of finding power, as her voice moves from rapid-fire chants in the verses to soaring melodies in the chorus.
—Adam Bradley D’angelo Lovell Williams Milton David Dixon Iii, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Richard Sherman died in May 2024 at the age of 95, but not before writing a third and final verse intended to debut in honor of the 60th anniversary of the song.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
Eisen’s version shows not the shrine but a nearby clearing, a still pool of water, and a stone slab displaying a verse by the Edo poet Matsuo Bashō.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Once the beat settles in, Smith takes over, delivering verses that yearn for that explosion of love and affection (even if sometimes there’s a little pain involved).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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Tender gestures, songs and poems become a conduit for communicating with nature and healing the Earth.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The star quilt poems also work collectively or relationally.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The suspect had shared some disturbing, graphic poetry to his Facebook profile in September and May 2024.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Black artists developed poetry, novels, music, and fine art that challenged the dominant culture and solidified a space for Black people in American artistic production.—
Shantay Robinson,
ARTnews.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Alex Pereira has heard what Magomed Ankalaev and his team have been saying ahead of their light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313 and has told his opposite number to put his money where his mouth is.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The customs agent immediately told him that bringing fruit into the U.S. is not allowed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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In 1983, Dugin was sent to K.G.B. headquarters after performing dissident songs at a Moscow art studio.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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Breaking from tradition, this year’s telecast will not feature live performances of all the original song nominees.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some stories were beautiful, while others were less pleasant, but the mix informed my preparation.—
Elissa Suh,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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They were also informed that the wait for a table exceeded an hour.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Archangel-Ortiz was removed from the hospital by security the previous night after becoming irate and emotionally overwrought following a diagnosis that there was no other treatment available for his wife, the official briefed on the investigation said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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The person briefed on the matter said the eventual plan is to develop a Microsoft form to receive the five-bullet responses from employees.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For instance, a donor with a strong financial background could offer guidance on budgeting or cost management, while someone with technology expertise could advise on software solutions for data collection.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The loss of jobs and funding have impacted deep-red districts that went for Trump, whose constituents have delivered such blistering feedback at town halls that GOP leaders have advised Republicans in Congress to quit appearing at such events.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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