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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1
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
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
This is how Bertolt Brecht defined the aim of epic theater.
—Susan Sontag, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
Newsweek spoke to a child psychologists who shared that happiness in the home is not defined by material possessions like toys, clothes or gadgets—but is instead built on a foundation of love, clear boundaries and consistent routines.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The fallout from all this has defined an especially dramatic week in Spanish football.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In a marketplace defined by sameness, community becomes the ultimate competitive edge.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Ware said that for him, the shift in domestic terrorism is better defined by a change in who has been targeted.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
In a market defined by frequent ups and downs, brokers say the current upswing presents an opportunity for both buyers and sellers.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Records, milestones and multiple Pro Bowl have defined both players’ careers.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Supplemental feeding is defined as providing extra nutrition during times of natural forage scarcity.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
This is how Bertolt Brecht defined the aim of epic theater.
—Susan Sontag, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
Newsweek spoke to a child psychologists who shared that happiness in the home is not defined by material possessions like toys, clothes or gadgets—but is instead built on a foundation of love, clear boundaries and consistent routines.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The fallout from all this has defined an especially dramatic week in Spanish football.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In a marketplace defined by sameness, community becomes the ultimate competitive edge.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Ware said that for him, the shift in domestic terrorism is better defined by a change in who has been targeted.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
In a market defined by frequent ups and downs, brokers say the current upswing presents an opportunity for both buyers and sellers.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Records, milestones and multiple Pro Bowl have defined both players’ careers.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defined
Adjective
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Leroy and his friend Pauly Russo (Rudy Mancuso) immediately notice the numerous restricted areas, which appear to interfere with sacred Indigenous grounds.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The process typically lasts only a few minutes per sheep and is done at least once a year to prevent health complications such as overheating, flystrike, and restricted movement caused by excess wool growth.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Across its run, The Witcher has traced the uneasy bond between Geralt of Rivia (Liam Hemsworth), the monster hunter bound by destiny; Ciri (Freya Allan), the princess whose power could save or destroy worlds; and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), the sorceress torn between ambition and love.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2018 and 2022, an average of 835 home fires started with decorations, with a third traced back to candles.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The author, who is editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, points to the fact that Kate used to like the walk the dogs in the park that bounded the palace.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The development is bounded by Wiles Road to the north, Sample Road to the south, State Road 7 to the west and Lyons Road to the east.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In his Challenger work alone, Haeckel described over 4,000 new radiolarian species.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Usiripalli is described as an Indian national who was previously in the United States on a student visa.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In all five guest cabin en suites, the owner specified Turkish gray marble, a semi-white stone with elaborate gray veining.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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The vehicles may have a lower-than-specified rear brake lining coefficient of friction and could be equipped with a brake vacuum booster without a vacuum sensor, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The wide on-ramp into the data means that everyone from researchers, journalists, and policymakers to healthcare providers, community leaders, and families on the frontlines of the crisis can all make informed decisions about where limited resources might be best directed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Vigna makes no apologies for keeping production extremely limited to focus on innovation, customer service and cachet.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition to trying to hold lawmakers accountable for passing a state spending plan on time, Duggan outlined his plan to give school administrators a runway to improve student outcomes before firing them, which would give school districts some say in their accountability measures.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Chinese authorities outlined plans to increase the country’s self-reliance and deepen its dominance of manufacturing.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The team confirmed 13 of them — demarcated with an asterisk below — and The Charlotte Observer independently confirmed the four others.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Aug. 2025
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And yet this life style seemed demarcated by objects that were ugly, strange, and uncanny.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defined. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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