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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
Those sentiments likely described how everyone inside the locker room felt after the loss.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
As professor Paolo Quattrone has described, the Dean sits at one end beneath a towering Gothic window.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
During that time, more than sixty-seven thousand Palestinians have been killed, and more than a hundred and sixty-nine thousand have been injured; a United Nations commission recently described Israel’s actions as genocide.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Always speaking calmly with a polite smile and a distinct Italian accent, Bassetti could easily be described as an iron fist in a velvet glove.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Lottie is described as a 4-year-old, mixed-breed dog.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Instead of a down alternative, this one has a memory foam filling that our testers described as airy and soft.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Within five minutes, officers found Lewis less than two blocks from the stabbing, wearing the same clothing and a distinctive compass chain described by the victim and a witness.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Later, the player gets stuck in a labyrinth similar to one described in House of Leaves.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
As professor Paolo Quattrone has described, the Dean sits at one end beneath a towering Gothic window.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
During that time, more than sixty-seven thousand Palestinians have been killed, and more than a hundred and sixty-nine thousand have been injured; a United Nations commission recently described Israel’s actions as genocide.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Always speaking calmly with a polite smile and a distinct Italian accent, Bassetti could easily be described as an iron fist in a velvet glove.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Lottie is described as a 4-year-old, mixed-breed dog.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Instead of a down alternative, this one has a memory foam filling that our testers described as airy and soft.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Within five minutes, officers found Lewis less than two blocks from the stabbing, wearing the same clothing and a distinctive compass chain described by the victim and a witness.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Later, the player gets stuck in a labyrinth similar to one described in House of Leaves.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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Her death is depicted in a scene in the Netflix series.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Some of the files reportedly depicted bestiality.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Investigative reports have chronicled how the hashtag #YestoMeat was used to spread distrust in the commission’s 2019 findings.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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As our new Warriors writer Nick Friedell chronicled, general manager Mike Dunleavy decided to delay his season-opening media session until later in the week.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The administration has also called out the arrest of Sortor, a 27-year-old conservative influencer, amid protests outside the ICE facility in Portland during what police characterized as a fight.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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This species, found in waterholes surrounded by bamboo forests, is characterized by its rough skin and reddish-orange markings.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both deaths are portrayed in the show.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery To ring in the spooky season, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery hosts an array of special events, including a murder mystery bash and evenings with Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe (who are portrayed by local storytellers).—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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In a video podcast, Carter recounted a late-night meal of sushi with the Salvadoran president.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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One of the standout moments of the interview came when the artist recounted receiving the call from Jay-Z confirming his headlining role.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 23-year-old hit 33 long passes (defined as 40 metres or more) — more than double by a goalkeeper in any other United game this season.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The result is a lightweight, transparent take on Jimmy Choo’s traditional evening pump — airy in construction yet defined by precision lines and a high arch.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
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Replacing the national flags—symbols of the UN’s unity—with items common in Ghana, Mahama illustrated how easily materials from the nation could reach the US, while ordinary Ghanaians cannot travel as freely as the objects produced in their country.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The crossover is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the year, the grocery store and home goods chain will have opened eight new supercenters and neighborhood markets across the United States, Charles Crowson, a Walmart spokesperson, told USA TODAY this week.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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On the morning of June 3, Pandora's mother, Simone Kjolsrud, told The Republic that on May 26, the pair were victims of a double homicide while the teens were on a camping trip.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Described.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/described. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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