comprised of

idiom

: made up of
The play is comprised of three acts.

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The coaching staff is now comprised of almost entirely new faces. Dennis Lin, New York Times, 29 May 2025 Summer League rosters are usually comprised of recent draft picks and young free agents looking for a chance to showcase their skills and create relationships with teams, hoping to catch on for an invitation. Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 28 May 2025 The deal is comprised of a $600 million cash payment, $200 million in shares of e.l.f. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 The hubs have an informal structure, each comprised of eight to 10 indie comedians with different backgrounds, from social media to standup, theater and advertising. Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for comprised of

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“Comprised of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprised%20of. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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