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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
Then layer the bulbs as described above, tossing organic fertilizer into the bottom of each layer to support root growth.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Allen described working with Keaton over the years, but also being her longtime friend.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Quotable Davis described the meticulous effort to clear the debris of a Tennessee explosives plant, where 16 people were killed after a massive blast on Friday.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
After a season that could be described as just about anything but normal, the Cleveland Guardians' roster turnover is underway.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Corpus described the move as a routine staffing decision, noting that Philip was the most junior captain and that all command staff rotate through corrections.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
It’s described as a large area of showers and thunderstorms.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Multiple fans described the change in organizational approach as refreshing.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Allen described working with Keaton over the years, but also being her longtime friend.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Quotable Davis described the meticulous effort to clear the debris of a Tennessee explosives plant, where 16 people were killed after a massive blast on Friday.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
After a season that could be described as just about anything but normal, the Cleveland Guardians' roster turnover is underway.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Corpus described the move as a routine staffing decision, noting that Philip was the most junior captain and that all command staff rotate through corrections.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
It’s described as a large area of showers and thunderstorms.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Multiple fans described the change in organizational approach as refreshing.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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Whatever the catalyst, a change in the political environment seemed to connect with a social change that brought back narrow, and at times constrictive, ideas of womanhood depicted in media.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Since 9/11, we’ve been depicted as terrorists, the image perpetuated by shows like 24 and Homeland.—
Deena ElGenaidi,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic’s Andy McCullough chronicled how the Brewers are able to stand out in a league of giants.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The series chronicled Sparks, Kiley, Hoskins, and Stuart repairing and souping up pickup trucks.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An artist having a deeply real moment — or three minutes’ worth of moments — in a show otherwise characterized by an hour and a half of abject professionalism and fail-safe show-biz prowess?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 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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Earlier in the night, Poehler and Fey portrayed Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, respectively, in the cold open.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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Advertisements followed suit, making men’s desire once again a dominating factor in how stories are told, and how women are portrayed.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The presence of these and other regime figures was recounted to The New York Times by a passenger and two other former officials with knowledge of the flight.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Coristine recently recounted the incident that left him with a broken nose and a concussion.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The intensity that once defined her on the track is still present, but in a different form.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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If the peace holds, the region could enter a new era defined less by conflict than by the possibility of transformation, including the rebuilding of a post-Hamas Gaza and the normalization of Israeli relations with Saudi Arabia.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chicago Bank President Austan Goolsbee illustrated the central bank’s shifting tone.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lou Tingle's vast merit badge collection from his days with Troop 228 illustrated just how much more Steiger had to learn about survival, agriculture, craftsmanship and life in general.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kline’s mother told police her daughter had been at the Roseville mall that afternoon.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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In June, representatives for the county’s immigration hotline told the Alameda County For All committee about the limitations of the organization in responding to the rapidly changing needs of the county’s immigrants.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Described.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/described. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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