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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
composed a short verse for his mother's birthday
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as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
skilled at verse
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as in to tell
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
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Recent Examples of verse
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
The verses maintained the same reflective tone as that chorus, drifting back lyrically to a time when the two people were young and carefree.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 June 2025
Toward the end of his verse, Jay-Z switched out one of the original lyrics to the record.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Redid the track to give it a little bit of an R&B, hip-hop thing for the second verse, just changed it to half-time and little things like 808s.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Noun
The Best Cocktail for Poetry Fans: Negroni Lyrical writers like Shakespeare and John Keats often relied on iambic pentameter: verses that contain five 10-syllable lines.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
The verses maintained the same reflective tone as that chorus, drifting back lyrically to a time when the two people were young and carefree.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 June 2025
Toward the end of his verse, Jay-Z switched out one of the original lyrics to the record.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Redid the track to give it a little bit of an R&B, hip-hop thing for the second verse, just changed it to half-time and little things like 808s.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
Noun
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The poem was written before Gelman’s own son and pregnant daughter-in-law were kidnapped in the Dirty War.—
Julia M. Klein,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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The way Superman's origin has seeped into the zeitgeist is akin to how legends like the ancient Mesopotamian epic poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh, have many versions throughout history and eventually influenced other myths.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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Coal miners have a long tradition creating poetry and music related to their job, settlement officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Here’s a special selection of fantastic novels from Kenyan authors representing fresh perspectives on the human condition across poetry, fiction and nonfiction.—
Wanjeri Gakuru
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Verb
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We were told that hundreds of deals were in the making.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Sources familiar with the matter tell The Hollywood Reporter that the projections for the album — his seventh full-length — are estimated at about 150,000 to 160,000 album equivalent units for week one, while Hits magazine is projecting 175,000 units.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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The song increased by 18% to 19.3 million audience impressions July 4-10, according to Luminate. Shaboozey co-wrote the song with Sean Cook, Michael Pollack, Sam Roman, Nevin Sastry and Jake Torrey.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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The song, which was a lead single from her 2024 Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter, tells the story of Beyoncé's adolescence in the spotlight, and its place in her family's legacy.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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Officials briefed on the investigation described the action as a fact-finding mission, an effort to determine whether any laws have been broken and a spur to kick-start negotiations with the providers over transgender treatment policy.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Rival clubs show consistent interest in the Royals’ young catching prospects, according to sources briefed on Kansas City’s discussions.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that children do not use fireworks, including sparklers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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The Context Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, who went by Diogo Jota, and his brother André died on Thursday while driving from Spain to England after a doctor advised them not to fly after Jota received minor lung surgery.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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