1
as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one
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2
as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts
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3
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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Recent Examples of compose
Two left-field selections are Microsoft’s Windows reboot chime (1995), composed by Brian Eno, and David Rosenfeld’s Minecraft: Volume Alpha (2011).
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Are prompt generators better than composing prompts by yourself?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
To avoid being trapped in a funk cul-de-sac, he’s branched out to compose music for film and TV.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Are prompt generators better than composing prompts by yourself?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
To avoid being trapped in a funk cul-de-sac, he’s branched out to compose music for film and TV.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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In comparison, renewables comprise 22% of the electricity mix in the United States.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Noncitizen immigrants comprised almost 13% of the health care workforce in New York, almost 10% in Florida and 9% in California, researchers estimated.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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While a traffic signal remains infeasible at the intersection, staff and the applicant agreed to further traffic calming methods such as signage and striping to enhance the safety of vehicles traveling on the road.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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His office funded a v-calming traffic sign on Ashley Falls Drive alerting drivers to watch their speeds near the school, and once again restored the lights at the Torrey Hills Community Park fields.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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The guests-only 14th floor contains the outdoor pool—stretched along the building’s edge with bang-on skyline views—and the Living Room, a clubhouse where Capella hosts events like an Evening Ritual hour with complimentary cocktails and canapés.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt contains 17 grams of protein in a three-quarter cup serving.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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That was really what inspired me to write the book.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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She’s written about the rights of protesting employees and the rise of AI career coaches.—
Katherine Love,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But many economists — like the majority of Americans — do not believe trade imbalances necessarily constitute a problem in and of themselves.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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These organizations constitute a growing enterprise AI market.—
Clint Boulton,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The water sign seeks deeper meanings and can't help but lull off into a dream world, making biophilic design a perfect atmosphere for boundless imagination.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Compared to more complex fintechs offering lending or payments solutions, a platform helping students complete FAFSA forms probably felt like a low-risk bet—which may have lulled Chase into a false sense of security.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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At the meeting, political appointee Abigale Tardif, who is principal deputy assistant administrator of the EPA’s office of air and radiation, instructed staff to draft a rule that would eliminate reporting requirements for 40 of the 41 sectors that are now required to submit data to the program.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Browns have plenty of needs, with one being at running back, so drafting Jeanty would make sense, but the Browns face may be a bit upset the team is selecting a running back before drastically improving the rest of their broken roster.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, Daniels said that contract was signed by the conferences, Notre Dame and BCS Properties LLC—a legacy entity originally formed to manage the Bowl Championship Series media rights and that continues to serve as the intellectual property rights holder for the CFP brand.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett were decisive figures in forming the majorities.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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