- present tense form of comprise (3rd person singular).
comprises
Example Sentences
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It did not have such powers before the war and while the strait comprises Omani and Iranian territorial waters, under international law the two cannot generally block passage or charge tolls.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The Dundon family comprises the entire first two rows of names on the iconic chalice, even though Papa Dundon is the only one who holds a position within the organization.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The new line comprises a series of modeling compound kits that guide users through the process of turning putty into floral arrangements designed to be displayed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
It mostly comprises income from the Duchy of Lancaster, an estate that belongs to whoever is the ruling monarch and owns – among other things – the Savoy Hotel in London.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Do you know, Calpurnia, that the class Insecta comprises the largest number of living organisms known to man?”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
