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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
Thania Garcia, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Herzog often refers to himself—including at the beginning of this documentary—as a poet, though he’s not particularly known for writing verse.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
Besides a strong verse from Future, Young Thug hops on the track for his equivalent of a first day out verse.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
Now he's recruited a seminal hip-hop figure from beyond our city borders — Slug, from Minneapolis' Atmosphere — who brings prestige to Chapelle's captivating rhymes with his own magnetic verse.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The set — which included guest verses from Future, GloRilla, 21 Savage, Rylo Rodriguez, Travis Scott, Young Thug and Rod Wave — was available to purchase as a 15-song digital download album and a standard CD, followed by an extended edition exclusively available for purchase on his website.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Herzog often refers to himself—including at the beginning of this documentary—as a poet, though he’s not particularly known for writing verse.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
Besides a strong verse from Future, Young Thug hops on the track for his equivalent of a first day out verse.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
Now he's recruited a seminal hip-hop figure from beyond our city borders — Slug, from Minneapolis' Atmosphere — who brings prestige to Chapelle's captivating rhymes with his own magnetic verse.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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The strategy is less effective for improving outputs such as poems or translations, in which ranking is subjective.—
Lauren Leffer,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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Purple: Commander-In-Chief names if they were put into a rap or poem.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Activities include an art workshop, open mic and poetry slam, artist talk, traditional African music and dance, and more.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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Guided by the voice of Pulitzer-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the solo work uses history, memory and poetry.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The dealership employee told police that Pan had asked to borrow the car for a test drive and had never returned.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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One fundamental Roseman has taken into account, Banner told PHLY’s YouTube show last week, was the reality that nearly 80% of NFL games are won by the team that leads at halftime.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The song, a home demo Lennon recorded in 1978, was well known to Beatles die-hards.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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This album, there’s of course heartbreak in it, but there’s songs for lovers, too.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Morningstar informs us that the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield fund has averaged a total return (coupons plus price changes) of 5.1% a year, three points better than the return on the Vanguard all-purpose fund that owns only higher quality debt.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu said his negotiating team informed him of the agreement.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In addition, the review included friend of the court briefs the state filed to the Supreme Court and Burgum’s financial disclosures and public testimony.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Top Republican officials at the SEC are poised to begin overhauling the agency's cryptocurrency policies potentially as early as next week, said three people briefed on the matter.—
Tom Westbrook,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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CrowdStrike is aware of the scam and advises individuals to stay vigilant.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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These are foods that the American Academy of Pediatrics has long advised parents to limit in kids' diets for other reasons, too.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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