1
as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
composed a short verse for his mother's birthday
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
skilled at verse
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to tell
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of verse
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
In a video posted by a fan on TikTok, Perry, 40, broke into the second verse after fans started singing the song to her.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 9 May 2025
The bill, sponsored by Republican State Representative Carrie Isaac, honors God's promises and includes a list mentioning multiple Bible verses, achieving salvation through Jesus Christ, and remarks on the religious history of the United States.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The speaker summons bits and pieces of a memorable night, organizing them into verses that bring those hours back to life, even though they’re gone forever.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for verse
Noun
Despite sporting a cast on his right hand that prohibited him from playing guitar, Rodriguez, then 65, was in superb voice and gregarious spirit, flashing his 1000-watt grin in between verses.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
In a video posted by a fan on TikTok, Perry, 40, broke into the second verse after fans started singing the song to her.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 9 May 2025
The bill, sponsored by Republican State Representative Carrie Isaac, honors God's promises and includes a list mentioning multiple Bible verses, achieving salvation through Jesus Christ, and remarks on the religious history of the United States.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The speaker summons bits and pieces of a memorable night, organizing them into verses that bring those hours back to life, even though they’re gone forever.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for verse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
-
The poems walk the line between paranoid survivalism and the vulnerability and care that fuel collective liberation.—
Isle McElroy,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
-
The mirrors reflecting the best poems are slightly warped so that reading feels like staring into rippling passages.—
Terrance Hayes,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Noun
-
In this novel, a Vietnamese American writer best known for his poetry draws on his own experiences as a fast-food worker.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
-
Stanley Kubrick deliberately chose the Danube Waltz to emphasize the grace and poetry of movement in space – a floating ballet in outer space.—
David Szondy
May 25,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
Verb
-
In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
-
Wegner told The Star that the public health center provided information to the state that the school had received regarding the diagnoses of teachers and staff.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
Noun
-
However, Friday’s rendition marked the first time Bieber and SZA had performed the song together onstage.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
-
Like Spotify, Apple Music's Home tab gives you quick access to new and familiar songs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
Verb
-
Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
-
According to a source with knowledge of the matter, who, like all in this article, wishes to remain anonymous to protect relations, Earps informed Wiegman of her decision to retire in April, but the England boss asked her to reconsider.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
-
After the meeting, Johnson huddled with other members of the Republican conference to brief them on the changes while House Freedom Caucus members met separately.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
-
The woman, who crashed into a gate at CIA headquarters, has been preliminarily identified as Monia Spadaro, 27, according to two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the incident.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
Whether ships will sail from homeports during storms, the cruise company advises guests and future cruisers to opt-in to text alerts to get messages regarding on schedule changes.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
-
First, start with shattering functional silos, the researchers advise.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share