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as in traces
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 describes
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 delineates
There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The 323-foot fly ball came down and hit the pole on the black line that delineates between a ball being out of the park or in play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Specific Solutions The paper delineates specific solutions that collectively could swiftly enhance EU economic growth and international competitiveness.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And, without needing to preach, Preparation for the Next Life delineates the limits of immigrants reaching for solidarity from white Americans who may be experiencing their own hardships, but who are never going to be in danger of being deported.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The 323-foot fly ball came down and hit the pole on the black line that delineates between a ball being out of the park or in play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Specific Solutions The paper delineates specific solutions that collectively could swiftly enhance EU economic growth and international competitiveness.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And, without needing to preach, Preparation for the Next Life delineates the limits of immigrants reaching for solidarity from white Americans who may be experiencing their own hardships, but who are never going to be in danger of being deported.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineates
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Tomasso traces his approach to a moment early in his career.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The city’s current trash predicament traces back to Measure B, a city ballot measure passed in 2022 that ended the decades-long practice of San Diego providing free trash service to single-family homes and many small townhome and apartment complexes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Local reporting describes heavy traffic, overflow parking, and crowding at overlooks as leaf peepers arrive during good weather windows.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with WWD, the 38-year-old describes how this new era, which includes e-commerce expansion across the Middle East, is poised to corner untapped potential markets like Saudi Arabia.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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City code defines that as the period of time beginning 30 minutes after dusk and ending 30 minutes prior to sunrise.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gone is the heaviness that often defines traditional project management software.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The front passenger door depicts Royce’s beloved summer home in West Wittering, on England’s south coast.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the drama, written by Preston Max Allen and starring Moretz, depicts a single weekend of a family trying to survive amid the many battles that a single mom with a trans kid might face.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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This announcement follows the recent launch of CSB’s Vision, which outlines the organization’s ambition to evolve into an integrated soccer hub in Canada.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit outlines all the medical prescriptions Lau provided to all 21 minors.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the 80-minute play, Dold brings to life 19 characters and believably portrays not only Philip and Harry, but is father and mother, a closeted boyfriend, the boyfriend’s folk-singing sister and their parents, and some others along the way – each are distinct.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Fischler, who portrays SAC Cliff Wheeler, has been married to actress Lauren Bowles since March 2005.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Delineates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineates. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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