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as in to contain
to be made up of
the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods
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as in to constitute
to be all the substance of
at the time, about 100,000 fighting men and women comprised our military force in that country
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Recent Examples of comprise
Whispering Pines, as the bayside spread is called, comprises a 5,400-square-foot abode featuring custom copper artwork on both the exterior and interior and lush tropical gardens valued at $1 million.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
The Multifamily segment develops high-quality multifamily rental properties, and the Lennar Other segment comprises investments in technology initiatives directly or indirectly related to improving its business.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In 2024, Chinese nationals comprised approximately 20 percent of Harvard's international student enrollment.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Differently, the Timeless collection comprises bold-colored stones and refined metal finishes–both bring a refreshing touch to classic tennis bracelets and earrings.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 May 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
The Multifamily segment develops high-quality multifamily rental properties, and the Lennar Other segment comprises investments in technology initiatives directly or indirectly related to improving its business.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In 2024, Chinese nationals comprised approximately 20 percent of Harvard's international student enrollment.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Differently, the Timeless collection comprises bold-colored stones and refined metal finishes–both bring a refreshing touch to classic tennis bracelets and earrings.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprise
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This newsletter contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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As of Friday evening, the blaze has been fully contained.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Nothing provided on this site constitutes tax advice.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Even as the likes of Sen. Bernie Sanders warned Redstone that any deal with Trump could constitute a violation of federal bribery laws, some CBS News staffers took McMahon’s exit as a sign that a settlement could be imminent.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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Gonzalez said his home run Friday, his second of the season, included a hunting trip.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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This story was updated to include comment and clarification from the Austin Police Department.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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To that end, the majority of the songs Metallica performed on Saturday night were all composed and written when original members Ulrich and Hetfield were still in their 20s.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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The height limit for buildings composed of this type of steel is currently limited to six stories — a figure that could rise to 10 if the experiments produce satisfactory results.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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True Detective has been a bizarre adventure in serialization, the first season being one of the best detective stories put to television, and the others being a rollercoaster of quality culminating in the recent True Detective: Night Country, which formed some tenuous links to season 1.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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There’s nothing odd about that; prize money has long formed a part of the game, with the most successful teams earning the most money.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Comprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprise. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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