1
as in depicted
to give a representation or account of in words
he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could
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as in chronicled
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
a biography of Washington that describes the decisive Battle of Yorktown at great length
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as in characterized
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
how would you describe the Inupiat people you encountered in Alaska?
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Recent Examples of described
Mary described her role as largely self-directed.
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E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
Making matters worse, nine in 10 Haitians go all day without eating in what has been described as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The deaths were described as preventable, and a lawsuit led to a significant financial settlement for the family.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
As described in section 7, Participants may be asked to complete a publicity release.
—TIME.com, 24 Mar. 2025
As a musician, Ono was known for singing in what has been described as a screechy, caterwauling voice, and many of her musical collaborations with Lennon were baffling to Beatles fans.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Those are just some of the conditions that four immigrant women described when discussing their time at Krome North Processing Center in Miami – a detention center reserved for men.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Francis, who has been pontiff since 2013 and is often described as working himself to exhaustion, has continued leading the Vatican from the hospital.
—Joshua McElwee, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Comey, described in a city news release as a wife and mother, died after being struck by a falling tree limb at Slide Hill Park in February 2021.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
Making matters worse, nine in 10 Haitians go all day without eating in what has been described as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The deaths were described as preventable, and a lawsuit led to a significant financial settlement for the family.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
As described in section 7, Participants may be asked to complete a publicity release.
—TIME.com, 24 Mar. 2025
As a musician, Ono was known for singing in what has been described as a screechy, caterwauling voice, and many of her musical collaborations with Lennon were baffling to Beatles fans.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Those are just some of the conditions that four immigrant women described when discussing their time at Krome North Processing Center in Miami – a detention center reserved for men.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Francis, who has been pontiff since 2013 and is often described as working himself to exhaustion, has continued leading the Vatican from the hospital.
—Joshua McElwee, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Comey, described in a city news release as a wife and mother, died after being struck by a falling tree limb at Slide Hill Park in February 2021.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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The series depicted the lives of the staff toiling downstairs at 165 Eaton Place and the wealthy Bellamy family living above.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Another sketch depicted a financial news show for people living paycheck to paycheck, which discussed how Americans can save money amid market turmoil.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Other common ants found in the state include the carpenter ant, characterized by their large, black bodies, and fire ants, known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Although college sports have long been characterized by a divide between the ‘haves and have nots’, mid-major basketball programs encounter even greater challenges competing within this evolving landscape due to limited resources and geographical constraints.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In First Steps, Galactus will be portrayed by actor Ralph Ineson (Nosferatu), wearing actual purple-and-blue armor; the costume workshop on set is full of various attempts at making his signature look work.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Schulz portrayed his Peanuts gang as small adults; Feiffer’s adults are all neurotic overgrown children.—
Art Spiegelman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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An electric 4-1 win at Newcastle United in January also illustrated how exciting their courageous defensive approach can be.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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This dilemma is illustrated by the rivalry between Ajax and Odysseus over the armor of Achilles, as explored in Paul Woodruff’s book The Ajax Dilemma.—
Antonis Kocheilas,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Beacon Center — which advocates for free markets and limited government — also represented the plaintiffs in another lawsuit against Metro Nashville last year.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2024
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Standing for office in the Peach State, rife with traditional white segregationist politicians, Carter ultimately represented the more progressive New South.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Many young men, rightly or wrongly, feel like they too are being painted with a broad brush.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The brick back wall is painted blue.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Described.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/described. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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