as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
well defined guidelines on the range of activities in which the intelligence agency can engage
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as in traced
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 bounded
to mark the limits of
the river defines the town on the south
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as in described
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 specified
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 defined
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
It’s also revealed that the Mach 4 (about 3,100 mph) is more than four times the speed of sound, while hypersonic flight is generally defined as Mach 5 and above.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
For 250 years, the United States has been defined by this principle.
—Keith Krach, Fortune, 7 June 2026
In the past its structure must have been more compact and defined, as opposed to its amorphous shape today.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 June 2026
Hufanga, though, defined it well enough.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
This is a place defined by vast open spaces, minimal human footprint, and a profound sense of connection to nature.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The experience of war may have defined their lives but did not determine them.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
But The Murder of Rachel Nickell uses first hand interviews from André, Alex, and the police officers involved to walk through the unrelenting media attention and inquiries that defined the case.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
Verb
These artists defined their own style in Detroit—raw, soulful, and forward-looking—and eventually captured a global audience.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
It’s also revealed that the Mach 4 (about 3,100 mph) is more than four times the speed of sound, while hypersonic flight is generally defined as Mach 5 and above.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
For 250 years, the United States has been defined by this principle.
—Keith Krach, Fortune, 7 June 2026
In the past its structure must have been more compact and defined, as opposed to its amorphous shape today.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 June 2026
Hufanga, though, defined it well enough.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
This is a place defined by vast open spaces, minimal human footprint, and a profound sense of connection to nature.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The experience of war may have defined their lives but did not determine them.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
But The Murder of Rachel Nickell uses first hand interviews from André, Alex, and the police officers involved to walk through the unrelenting media attention and inquiries that defined the case.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defined
Adjective
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Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Black, silver and gold embroidery, sequins and gems traced the plunging bodice and skirt in branch-like lines, with larger curved swirls near the hem.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 June 2026
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It can be directly traced to 1889, when German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck established it as the basis for Germany’s national pension system.—
Jon Sabes,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The first phase of the development will involve two 14-story towers to be constructed in the parking lot space bounded by 63rd Street on the north, 64th Street on the south, the Metra Electric tracks on the east, and Dorchester Avenue on the west.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Nemecek described Rogers as one of the most influential communicators of the 20th century, whose reach extended across journalism, radio, film and public commentary.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Court records and prior reporting have described allegations involving other women, though not all allegations resulted in guilty pleas.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The United States would have 60 days to fulfill their obligations specified in the agreement, Aragchi said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Police also said that the man and woman knew each other, but have not specified their relationship, nor any possible link to the Kaiser complex.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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My brothers-in-law and their spouses give their parents only limited amounts of time on holidays and limited physical assistance to their parents only if my husband begs for help.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The legislation would only allow an audit of the limited records the Supreme Judicial Court outlined in its recent order – the adoption of the official budget by both chambers, expenditures, joint legislative operations, and monetary settlement agreements, all dating back to 2021.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Since that goal was outlined more than two years ago and the company has continued flying its experienced boosters safely across dozens of missions, SpaceX may be intending to push past 40 missions.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The line there was visible, demarcated by a wide dirt path and small yellow markings.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Instead, Yoo provides pearls of thoughtful surrealist images on a long string, a new sentence only demarcated by a capital letter.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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