1
as in poems
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
composed a short verse for his mother's birthday
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in poetries
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
skilled at verse
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in informs
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of verses
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump has recorded himself reading Bible verses that will be released on Tuesday as part of a marathon session at the Museum of the Bible.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The duo trade verses on the lead single from Tyla’s upcoming sophomore album, A-Pop.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Their friendship goes back to the '90s, when Jay-Z and Nas recorded verses for O'Neal's album No Love Lost — though the track didn't release until June 2024.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Many evangelicals of Hatmaker’s generation have travelled the same path of pointed questioning—not just about specific verses or churches but about their whole cultural milieu.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
There’s an intimacy to it in the verses, and then there’s a big dynamic jump, an octave jump between the verse and the chorus, which just explodes into this hopeful, optimistic thing.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Now there’s a new celebrity in Greenfield, a purveyor of swishes instead of verses.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Several verses emphasize that two or more people should work together to help, restore or confront a sinner, focusing on restoration through witnesses, gentle guidance and shared strength.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump has recorded himself reading Bible verses that will be released on Tuesday as part of a marathon session at the Museum of the Bible.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The duo trade verses on the lead single from Tyla’s upcoming sophomore album, A-Pop.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Their friendship goes back to the '90s, when Jay-Z and Nas recorded verses for O'Neal's album No Love Lost — though the track didn't release until June 2024.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Many evangelicals of Hatmaker’s generation have travelled the same path of pointed questioning—not just about specific verses or churches but about their whole cultural milieu.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
There’s an intimacy to it in the verses, and then there’s a big dynamic jump, an octave jump between the verse and the chorus, which just explodes into this hopeful, optimistic thing.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Now there’s a new celebrity in Greenfield, a purveyor of swishes instead of verses.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verses
Noun
-
Among her legion of fans are Stephen Colbert, Steve Buscemi, and Helena Bonham Carter who read from her poems in the documentary.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Like Whitman’s, many of Frost’s poems are songs of occupations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Meta informs staff layoffs affecting 8,000 employees amid AI push – Amid a massive strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence, Meta has informed its staff of impending layoffs expected to affect approximately 8,000 employees as the tech giant restructures its workforce.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The songs were radiant, ecstatic, and cleansing, a deep exhale from a band freed from boardroom expectations.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
-
Were these new songs recorded at the same time as the first batch?—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The white mailbox out front advises that deliveries should go to the house next door.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Navy regularly briefs Courtney on classified matters in his position as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower subcommittee, which oversees the country’s top defense priority, the Columba ballistic missile submarines built by Electric Boat in Groton.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
-
The trailer immediately briefs fans that season 10 is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Excess salt may trigger the immune system to release a molecule called interleukin-16 (IL-16), which acts as a messenger that instructs blood vessel cells to grow old before their time, according to the study.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Each day, Hall instructs her students to look around for friends who aren't there.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Verses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verses. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
