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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account
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as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
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as in to portray
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depict
Olivia stops at an exhibit depicting two Minions, James and Henry (all the Minions are voiced by Coffin), and is perplexed when no one present appears to have heard of them, at least by name.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The bell was joined by a container for herbs and medicines depicting the head of Ofoe, a divine emissary of the deity Ogie’uwu.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
More in Culture Photo Album Take a look at these photos of the week, depicting medieval armored combat in France, an early harvest in Romania, and more.
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Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Released only weeks before the United States’ entry into World War II, the film depicts Custer as a hero and a bold symbol of patriotism.
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New York Times,
28 June 2026
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The bell was joined by a container for herbs and medicines depicting the head of Ofoe, a divine emissary of the deity Ogie’uwu.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
More in Culture Photo Album Take a look at these photos of the week, depicting medieval armored combat in France, an early harvest in Romania, and more.
—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Released only weeks before the United States’ entry into World War II, the film depicts Custer as a hero and a bold symbol of patriotism.
—
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.
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Others described people dancing and eating in that part of the park before the crash happened.
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The new style of challenger often rises from outside the traditional civil rights and organizing structures that characterized some communities for decades.
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These roles, while potentially stable, are characterized by a lack of learning, advancement, or a fear of leaving.
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Matty Matheson, who portrays Neil Fak and serves as the show’s culinary consultant, initially believed taking props was off limits after receiving an email asking to refrain from removing anything from the show.
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Winkler portrayed his iconic character for all 11 seasons of the ABC sitcom, which originally aired from 1974 to 1984.
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Andrew Coffman, an Atlanta employment discrimination and civil rights lawyer, has represented employees and employers and worked as an internal investigator for companies.
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According to the study, the detections represent the most robust evidence of organic material found in Jezero Crater so far.
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“Depict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depict. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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