1
as in to depict
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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2
as in to tell
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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3
as in to characterize
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 describe
Google's documentation about the Titan Security Key consists of a few support pages that describe how to use the key with computers and devices.
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Other weapons on display included shorter-range ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, which the North previously described as capable of delivering nuclear strikes against targets in South Korea.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
The novel application of the existing test is described in preliminary, first-of-its-kind research to be presented Tuesday at the 38th ECNP (European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) Congress in Amsterdam.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The Cut described the memory care unit in a bleak manner.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Other weapons on display included shorter-range ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, which the North previously described as capable of delivering nuclear strikes against targets in South Korea.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
The novel application of the existing test is described in preliminary, first-of-its-kind research to be presented Tuesday at the 38th ECNP (European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) Congress in Amsterdam.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The Cut described the memory care unit in a bleak manner.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for describe
Verb
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One of her pieces, which resembles ancient Egyptian stones, depicts Vanessa Williams dancing at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The driver in the boat crash The show depicts Paul as a black sheep of the family.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Debris that may be key evidence could be as small as a fingernail, experts told CNN, and might have been thrown miles away.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those last six words are telling.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Both sides characterize the conflict as a form of war.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Roughly halfway through the hour-long debate — largely characterized by frequent interruptions from Earle-Sears — Spanberger criticized Earle-Sears’ history of opposition to LGBTQ+ rights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But no matter the intent — the intent can be right, but when things get misconstrued, or however the media wants to portray it, that leaves a void of silence and a lot of questions for the guys on our team.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That pic won Safdie best director at Venice and earned Johnson the best reviews of his career portraying UFC fighter Mark Kerr.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Investigators did not say how the trio was related.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The decision, described as personal and health-related, ends a tenure marked by consistent postseason appearances and a steady hand in the dugout.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their rugged endurance is what endears Jeeps to car-lovers with a sense of history and who appreciate the significance of a vehicle that defined an indefatigable generation.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lyra’s existence pushes back against the moral absolutes and gendered expectations that define her world and seek to limit her agency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To illustrate Renoir’s creative process, several of his major paintings will be reunited with and displayed alongside their related drawings.—
Jane Levere,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Yore duffel bag was exhibited in its pattern pieces, illustrating the 78 parts and 72 hours of craftsmanship required for each creation.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Musk responded, as Thiel recounted.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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An eyewitness, Josh Thomas, disputed this while recounting the events to WGN-TV.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Describe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/describe. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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