comprising

present participle of comprise
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as in containing
to be made up of the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods

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Recent Examples of comprising National Historical Park comprising his birth home, a peaceful rose garden, and the King Center. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Burberry check Meanwhile, in the 1920s Burberry introduced its signature check, comprising interlocking black, white, and red lines on a tan ground, as a lining for its coats. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026 The series, comprising nine 60-minute episodes, is produced by Bright Entertainment for ITV. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 The event will celebrate Frasers Group Luxury, a new division of the business comprising Flannels, The Webster, and recently acquired British department store Harvey Nichols. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Subscribers who purchase an S2000 standalone unit or any S2000 bundle between 7 and 13 October, 2026 will receive an exclusive reward package comprising a free Car Charger, Waterproof Bag, and 4-Piece Outdoor Gift Pack, valued at A$1,098. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026 The Besties in Haunted High will debut globally on October 13 comprising six 30-minute episodes, following the online personalities as their school’s empty Halloween dance turns into a nightmare. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 Centre d’Art Marcel Gagnon is a riverside accommodation that immerses guests in the works of local artists, with 100 waterfront sculptures comprising a large-scale art installation and an on-site gallery. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 Tredup Park is divided along the 900 block of South Lancaster Circle, just south of Valley Forge Avenue, with both sides together comprising nearly 17 acres, Pierce said. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprising
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  • The agenda packet containing the agreement was made public shortly before the meeting.
    — Chaewon Chung Updated October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With data always containing some uncertainty, the rules an AI model learns are only approximated.
    — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In the new report to Congress, the figure for munitions was by far the largest, constituting well over half of all costs.
    — Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • First-act setups extend through the majority of the 108-minute runtime, constituting a plotless meander without the aesthetic allure to justify such a languid journey.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Related Stories To uncover the truth, Emma has no choice but to return to the Breton island of Kerlann, where tragedy struck and where everyone rejects her — including her son, who sees her as his father’s murderer.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The spa is set to open in mid-December and promises to have a range of treatments including massages, facials, and hot/cold therapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • However, the Dolphins released Hunter, a former Auburn standout who was a 2025 fourth-round pick, four days later when composing its 53-man roster.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Clayton is quick to credit the Edge with composing some of them, but the guitarist throws the praise back at him.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The team's findings reveal clear fingerprints of the impact black hole jets have in disrupting potential star-forming material even right out to the circumgalactic medium.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Soil organic matter is a rich substance created by the decomposition of the carbon-rich litter layer above it, forming a layer that soil scientists call the O-horizon.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Comprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprising. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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