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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The Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System, established in 2017 and composed of 114 central banks and financial supervisors, has emphasized on multiple occasions climate change will result in significant disruption to society and the economy.
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Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The instrument detected an abundance of sulfur, which can be used to preserve organic molecules; nitrates, which are essential for plant and animal health on Earth; and methane composed of a type of carbon associated with biological processes on Earth.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Jury & Review Process Our jury is composed of Vogue staff to ensure a broad, inclusive perspective.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from editors, dermatologists, and aestheticians.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The instrument detected an abundance of sulfur, which can be used to preserve organic molecules; nitrates, which are essential for plant and animal health on Earth; and methane composed of a type of carbon associated with biological processes on Earth.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Jury & Review Process Our jury is composed of Vogue staff to ensure a broad, inclusive perspective.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from editors, dermatologists, and aestheticians.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compose
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On the other hand, having two more days to prepare might provide more time to rest and focus on the season’s first major.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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The move comes just as the U.S. prepares to deploy the USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship, to the region in a show of presence and partnership.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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Inside, retreat from the sun to rooms lined with stone floors and bathed in calming neutrals.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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Choose from a calming yellow, a light tie-dye or a blue paisley design.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning following a rupture in North Dakota, with the resulting spill contained to an agricultural field near Fort Ransom.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The underlying challenge the editorial was hinting at was how any reform can be accomplished through governance mechanisms to contain growth which also respects some measure of individual choice for consumption.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Cookbooks written from Syria to Spain featured the dish.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 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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Anthony also allegedly asked the officer if what had happened constituted self-defense.—
Liam Quinn,
People.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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Burns wanted to instruct city staff to draft a statement about the city’s commitment to protecting children.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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