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as in to trace
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the glass skyscraper's sleek silhouette was strikingly defined by the setting sun to its west
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as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
a woman who is defined by her unswerving loyalty to her friends
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as in to specify
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
let me define the task so that there is no doubt in your minds about what needs to be done
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Recent Examples of define
Returning to the wuxia genre that has defined much of his illustrious career, Tsui explains his approach to this latest adaptation of the classic martial arts tale.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2025
Uncertainty over inflation, trade wars and President Donald Trump’s capricious tariff policies have resulted in a bouncy market that briefly flirted with bear territory, defined as a drop of 20% from recent highs.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Rowling also publicly celebrated the ruling, which excluded transgender women from being legally defined as women via the Equality Act.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 7 May 2025
But which of these shades has truly resonated with homeowners and will define itself as the most popular color of the year?
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2025
Uncertainty over inflation, trade wars and President Donald Trump’s capricious tariff policies have resulted in a bouncy market that briefly flirted with bear territory, defined as a drop of 20% from recent highs.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Rowling also publicly celebrated the ruling, which excluded transgender women from being legally defined as women via the Equality Act.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 7 May 2025
But which of these shades has truly resonated with homeowners and will define itself as the most popular color of the year?
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
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The march traces the path from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the Nazi death camps in occupied Poland, in a solemn tribute to the victims and in honor of the survivors and their liberators.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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The film traces how the lives of friends are entwined even after college. MAD Square released in theatres on 28 March and had a decent run at the box office.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the article also described Bezos as choosing to accompany Sanchez to glitzy events or on luxury European vacations rather than to be present for the chaos that some of his decisions have unleashed at the Washington Post.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Read more Cassie takes stand in Diddy trial, describes freak offs in explicit detail The 2 'wild cards' on Sean 'Diddy' Combs jury, according to an expert Diddy's defense strategy comes into focus: Domestic abuser, but no criminal Why Is Broadcasting Prohibited in Court?—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Forbes reports that a significant 69% of the youngest generation perceive middle management as a role characterized by high-stress levels and minimal rewards.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Dystonia is an umbrella term for movement disorders characterized by sustained or repetitive muscle contractions that cause abnormal postures or movements.—
Indu Subramanian,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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The developer doesn’t specify any further system requirements.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Martin did not specify which pardons were under review, but his remarks suggest the Trump administration could challenge or investigate the legality of some of Biden’s final clemency decisions before leaving office in January.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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While a motive was not outlined during the trial, an inmate at Halifax County Adult Detention Center, where Frederick was being held, testified that Frederick admitted to killing his wife in June 2023, WSET-TV reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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The hackers are now requesting additional ransoms from individual schools for this data, as one Toronto district outlined in a letter this week to parents and guardians.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The new executive order builds on that policy by not limiting it to certain drugs under Medicare but also including Medicaid and private sector insurance available on the commercial marker, said White House spokesman Kush Desai.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Another common myth is that sustainable fashion is limited in aesthetic appeal—often perceived as overly simplistic, oversized or lacking in variety.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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Negotiation progress After his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump quickly signaled that the Biden administration’s position of portraying the conflict as an essential moral crusade was over.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Keffer’s website portrays it as a small business that began in the family basement in 1996 and now operates out of a modest building near Grove City, Pa.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Fans filled the seats and stood outside the ropes delineating the area for the VIPs, while others in the upper reaches of the balconies leaned over to listen.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Among the concerns of Commissioner Pearce is that legislation must clearly delineate regulatory authority to a single agency lest overlapping rules with multiple agencies render costs and paperwork too burdensome for business.—
Dan Ikenson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Define.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/define. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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