composing

verb

present participle of compose
1
as in preparing
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 comprising
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 soothing
to free from distress or disturbance the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian

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4
as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of she took a deep breath and composed herself

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Recent Examples of composing Rather than composing the harmful instruction in plaintext, the hacker encrypts it. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026 Eisenberg wrote, directed and produced the film, also appearing in it and composing its original music and lyrics. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 MarcAurele worked with former Second City director Alan Kliffer to turn three frenzied weeks of writing and composing into a one-night-only concert. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026 The two immediately bonded over ambient music, tape loops, orchestral composition and drone, forging a friendship that soon extended into touring, live performance and eventually composing together. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026 This time around, Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and eight-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste is composing the score. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 July 2026 The dots composing the words move up the screen while the rest of the pinpoints move downward, generating a visual opposition that the human mind can detect and discern. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 Abrams is doing it all this time — writing, directing, producing, and even, for the first time, composing the original score. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 Beyond his performance, EVAN has been heavily involved in the creative production of his music, ranging from songwriting to composing and producing. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composing
  1. preparing
  2. comprising
  3. soothing
  4. containing
  5. drafting
  6. forming
  7. calming
  8. writing
Verb
  • Gemini's agents can assist with contract review and redlining, legal and policy research, regulatory monitoring, drafting NDAs, preparing documents for redaction, creating contracting playbooks and handling data-subject access requests.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Even as the justices were preparing to release their opinion, the postal service did in fact develop and release a new rule about mail-in voting.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparing
Verb
  • For Finite, Nuclear Children joins a slate comprising original series and adaptations of plays, operas and literary texts.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, no Americans advanced, despite comprising seven of the 32 players in the field.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprising
Verb
  • Cinnamon, rich in antioxidants, is known for fighting inflammation but has prompted questions about whether the spice has any other benefits beyond soothing.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • These natural waters flow from the earth, carrying muscle-soothing minerals; soaking in them is the best way to end a day spent exploring the destination, which is a true hub for outdoor adventure.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • Pricing Happy Head’s topical solution is billed on a monthly basis, with a single bottle containing two ounces of treatment solution.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Mass spectrometry revealed that the broken containers had once held something containing the chemical compounds theobromine, theophylline, caffeine, and paraxanthine.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of containing
Verb
  • The next step will be drafting the final language governing the sale and preservation requirements before the property changes hands.
    — Noah Daly August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Examples include preparing a report from recent conversations or drafting a follow-up on what was discussed in the latest meeting.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of drafting
Verb
  • Thanks to well above average ocean temperatures due to the Super El Niño, tropical storms and hurricanes south of California are forming at breakneck speed.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Simply use a cleansing balm or micellar water makeup remover that dissolves the pigments and film-forming agents that make the eyeshadow waterproof and long-lasting.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of forming
Verb
  • The five-piece set includes a plush comforter, throw blanket, shams, and a decorative pillow for calming cohesion, and comes in rich neutrals like creamy beige, midnight blue, and toasty brown.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
  • It is made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks and supporting skin repair.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of calming
Verb
  • Additionally, writing longer, more detailed descriptions of concerns (over 100 words) significantly increased response rates.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dunham is adapting the script with Jessica Huang, while Jepsen is writing the music and lyrics with Ethan Gruska.
    — Jessica Barrett, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of writing

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“Composing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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