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as in to trace
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the man's roly-poly shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that immigrants feel upon their arrival in a strange country
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Recent Examples of delineate
The county has an emergency management plan which delineates exactly what to do in case of a flood.
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Michel Martin, NPR, 9 July 2025
Known as Gansevoort Landing, it’s delineated mostly with paint right now, although LeFrancois would love to build it up long-term.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 29 July 2025
In the past, a team might have clearly delineated positions.
—Manikandarajan Shanmugavel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Emotional resonance is becoming as important as form, and color is being used strategically to evoke mood, delineate zones, and support well-being.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
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Michel Martin, NPR, 9 July 2025
Known as Gansevoort Landing, it’s delineated mostly with paint right now, although LeFrancois would love to build it up long-term.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 29 July 2025
In the past, a team might have clearly delineated positions.
—Manikandarajan Shanmugavel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Emotional resonance is becoming as important as form, and color is being used strategically to evoke mood, delineate zones, and support well-being.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineate
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The passage that contributed to Ezri Konsa’s red card in that 0-0 draw with Newcastle on Saturday can be traced back to the absence of a wide player.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The case traces back to a March 2023 welfare check conducted at an Everman, Texas, home where police arrived to inquire about Noel and his six siblings after family members expressed concerns over their well-being, authorities said at the time.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This differs significantly from the focus of previous research, says Chunlei Guo, co-author of a study describing the breakthrough published in the journal Light: Science and Applications.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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In fact, natural is the word to sum up Chapman, a host who, like Artie Bucco, could be described as warm and convivial, who rarely fails to ask piercing questions devoid of cliches and has a relaxed but authoritative style.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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In a sport often defined by early prodigies and immediate stars, his story is refreshingly different.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Shane Bieber was always the acquisition that would define the Toronto Blue Jays’ trade deadline.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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His work, in turn, was a bronze version of a colorful fountain made of cement, also depicting the three kneeling women, and which, from 1931 to 1965, had been on display at the center of Morelia.—
Eric Adler
August 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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Meta’s guidelines declared that depicting adults, including the elderly, receiving punches or kicks was acceptable.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Our public letter outlined a clear path forward: Refinance $500 million in high-cost debt.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The team's decision-making has been questionable, and one former Yankee, Clint Frazier, outlined one of their flaws.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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On the second floor, CNC plywood lines the walls, giving a warm feel while also portraying a working theme.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The series has already been renewed for a second season, and there are certainly key moments in the characters’ lives not yet portrayed on screen — Naomi’s death from COVID, which looms over the last episode in particular, and Avi’s divorce, most notably.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Delineate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineate. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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