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as in tracing
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 describing
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 delineating
Those fights faded once governments began delineating specific zones where such projects were allowed and impacts could be minimized.
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The force of Quincy’s essay resided not in rehearsing this full litany of offenses for The Atlantic’s readers but in delineating its implications.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The opening number remains a stunner as choreographer Ellenore Scott finding fresh ways of delineating all the major and minor characters and introducing the tensions that will further tighten throughout the show.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Consistent cadence and properly delineating sentences and statements vastly improve any output the glasses produce.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
The Senate is expected to ramp up efforts this fall to pass a bill delineating oversight of the crypto market — the crown jewel of digital asset legislation.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The force of Quincy’s essay resided not in rehearsing this full litany of offenses for The Atlantic’s readers but in delineating its implications.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The opening number remains a stunner as choreographer Ellenore Scott finding fresh ways of delineating all the major and minor characters and introducing the tensions that will further tighten throughout the show.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Consistent cadence and properly delineating sentences and statements vastly improve any output the glasses produce.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
The Senate is expected to ramp up efforts this fall to pass a bill delineating oversight of the crypto market — the crown jewel of digital asset legislation.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineating
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Whatever romance Rodrigo is tracing the history of apparently did not end in cheating or any other horrible behavior that would lead her back toward the kind of recriminatory rockers that were among the previous albums’ highlights.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The village of Juaben is home to the Aston Villa supporters’ group The Ghana Lions, with their fandom tracing back to a love of the club’s former Republic of Ireland international defender Paul McGrath.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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That was the defining feature of the immediate aftermath of one of the most iconic basketball wins ever.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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And edged to the north by the Great Lakes, is a now defining coastal culture with a history that drove industrial innovation, military security and trade.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Even so, some animal rights activists credit viral social media posts depicting animal abuse as focusing public attention on the issue.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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As the Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies squared off in a series earlier this week, news surfaced that the latter’s Double-A affiliate will be honoring Yesavage, who is from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, with a bobblehead depicting him in his high school jersey next month.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Sentinel has done a thorough job outlining the fiscal impact that eliminating property taxes in Florida would have on homeowners, businesses and local governments.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The initiative’s website also features a World Cup section, outlining proper soccer terminology, tips for getting around the Northland and weekly watch parties hosted or promoted by Go North KC.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Trump has publicly commented on Paramount along the way, sometimes portraying the Ellisons as his friends and specifically expressing interest in the family taking over CNN.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Valadao’s backers have already started to emphasize his moderate views while portraying Villegas’ progressive politics as out-of-step with many district voters.—
Mathew Miranda
June 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Delineating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineating. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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