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
Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For more than 60 years, Sanlorenzo has defined Italian excellence in yacht building, crafting custom superyachts that combine refined design with innovative engineering.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
The influence of Hendrix on Miles’ music would grow over the ensuing years, fully manifesting as an electric behemoth that defined his output in the 1970s.
—Andy Beta, Pitchfork, 31 May 2026
Our relationship will be defined by trust, cooperation, and the pursuit of tangible benefits for Colombia and its citizens.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Inside, guests encountered the same thoughtful aesthetic that has defined Tian Tea House, now transformed into a dimmer, more intimate nighttime setting.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Best Time to Visit Any visit to Victoria Falls, according to Mashingaidze, will be defined by the water levels of the Zambezi River.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
The evacuation zone has been roughly defined by the city of Garden Grove as south of Ball Road, north of Trask Avenue, east of Valley View Street and west of Dale Street.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 May 2026
The material has a lightweight feel that's breathable on the hottest days, but still holds enough structure to feel more defined.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Verb
But unlike previous tournaments dominated by television commercials and corporate sponsorships, this World Cup may ultimately be defined by creators.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For more than 60 years, Sanlorenzo has defined Italian excellence in yacht building, crafting custom superyachts that combine refined design with innovative engineering.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
The influence of Hendrix on Miles’ music would grow over the ensuing years, fully manifesting as an electric behemoth that defined his output in the 1970s.
—Andy Beta, Pitchfork, 31 May 2026
Our relationship will be defined by trust, cooperation, and the pursuit of tangible benefits for Colombia and its citizens.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Inside, guests encountered the same thoughtful aesthetic that has defined Tian Tea House, now transformed into a dimmer, more intimate nighttime setting.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Best Time to Visit Any visit to Victoria Falls, according to Mashingaidze, will be defined by the water levels of the Zambezi River.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
The evacuation zone has been roughly defined by the city of Garden Grove as south of Ball Road, north of Trask Avenue, east of Valley View Street and west of Dale Street.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 May 2026
The material has a lightweight feel that's breathable on the hottest days, but still holds enough structure to feel more defined.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defined
Adjective
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At the time, airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways had to stabilize operations around restricted airspace.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Fraser received a one-time award valued at $25 million in restricted stock and options after being elected Citi’s chairman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Rachel Howard, senior technical emergency health advisor at the IRC, said only about 20% of contacts are currently being traced, meaning that health authorities are struggling to identify and isolate new chains of transmission.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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There’s a kind of warped ecosystem in the other world—some elements can be traced back to Parsons’ Backrooms content on YouTube and the digital folklore that preceded it, but the monster is a new, intriguing creation.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Lam said that Vietnam recognizes that competition among countries is a reality of international relations, but highlighted that competition must be bounded by law, guided by transparency, and exercised with restraint.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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How to get a permit The neighborhood is not large, bounded by Blue Ridge Cutoff to the west, Ditzler Avenue to the east, and between East 43rd Street to the north and East 44th Street to the south.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Images released by Mexican authorities also appear to show ventilation infrastructure inside the tunnel, underscoring what officials described as a sophisticated operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Very little of Iran’s economy can accurately be described as belonging to the private sector.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Verb
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As of publication time, law enforcement officials had not specified whether the arrest was related to immigration enforcement activities.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The ruling specified that use of force and isolation for failure to work were unconstitutional.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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All of the villagers are understood to have entered the cave in search of gold, part of an informal mining economy that has expanded across parts of Laos in recent years, particularly in remote limestone and river basin regions where formal livelihoods are scarce and enforcement is limited.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Yet barriers—insufficient research, limited care access, provider training, limited patient knowledge and skyrocketing costs—persist.—
Rachel Braun Scherl,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The company has outlined a goal of reaching a 15% operating margin by 2029, up from roughly 12% today, though Smith suggested there could be additional upside beyond that target.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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By then, analysts outlined how the NDAA’s provision to arm Iraq with equivalent systems could ultimately scupper any Kurdish acquisition, or at least delay it indefinitely.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 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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“Defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defined. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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