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comprises

VERB

make up, consist of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount to compose constitute contain cover encompass form hold include involve span

STRONG

compass comprehend embody embrace encircle enclose engross incorporate subsume

WEAK

add up to be composed of be contained in sum up take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon destroy exclude neglect ruin

STRONG

let go reject release unloose

WEAK

except fail fall short lack need want

Example Sentences

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The Russell Microcap Index comprises the smallest 1,000 companies in the Russell 3000, but can include additional stocks among those in the Russell 2000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The company’s IGT segment comprises only about 5% of revenue, but it is growing.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The 2.1-acre Los Feliz property comprises five structures, including a roughly 11,000-square-foot main residence and a tea house, according to the listing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The book club comprises old friends who have been meeting to discuss literature for over 25 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The benefit of this is, according to Edwin Gordon’s approach, to have the child experience the whole piece first, and then learn what the song comprises in detail.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin