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as in prepares
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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as in comprises
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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as in calms
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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as in contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
she took a deep breath and composed herself
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Recent Examples of composes
The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.
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Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025
Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Who composes a symphony with a hammer?
—Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composes
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There isn’t anything that prepares you for that reality, especially in filmmaking.—
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The position prepares special reports, determines budget needs, and interprets parole policy and procedure.—
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In Harris County, which comprises Houston, the figure is close to forty per cent.—
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Most of Portland’s roster core comprises players drafted from universities in the United States.—
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The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.—
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
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Jim Varsallone writes a high school sports column twice a week, featuring top performers in all varsity sports (boys and girls) in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.—
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Sombr, who writes and produces all of his own songs, is having a breakout year.—
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What constitutes the opportune moment?—
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The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, which at over 6,000 housing units constitutes one of the largest landlords in the state, executed 107 eviction writs for the year through early December, more than double the 39 eviction writs executed in all of 2024.—
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
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Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
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Tommy drafts your characters to join him in combating whatever comes next.—
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Elected leaders give city management direction and OK ordinances, while city staff executes those decisions and drafts policies or proposals for the council to consider.—
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“Composes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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