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as in to trace
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 to describe
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 delineate
Other involved officers are delineated in the court documents by their initials and rank and allegedly included a captain, a sergeant and an interim chief.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Still, the Los Angeles Police Department has delineated an area of unlawful assembly in downtown LA that is still in effect.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Start by creating a strategic plan, building a strong board, delineating clear financial and fundraising processes, and measuring and evaluating your success in meeting your mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
They’re further delineated with blue faux-wood doors and dark-gray interiors, as opposed to the tan doors and white interiors of the rest of the cabin.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Still, the Los Angeles Police Department has delineated an area of unlawful assembly in downtown LA that is still in effect.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Start by creating a strategic plan, building a strong board, delineating clear financial and fundraising processes, and measuring and evaluating your success in meeting your mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
They’re further delineated with blue faux-wood doors and dark-gray interiors, as opposed to the tan doors and white interiors of the rest of the cabin.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineate
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This example also shows how the wheel’s evolution, much like its iconic shape, traces a circuitous path – one with no clear beginning, no end, and countless quiet revolutions along the way.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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The latter split into at least three sub-lineages whose movements have been traced in South America, but scientists have not yet ascertained when the first people would have moved from Central America to South America.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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Four in 10 Hispanic Americans identify as Catholic, at least twice the rate for any other ethnic or racial group, and 18% describe themselves as former Catholics.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Civilian respondents described group vaccinations administered at schools or workplaces – months after the rest of the world had rolled out full vaccination programs.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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The edges of the mole are irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
13 June 2025
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The program defined orphans as children who had lost one or both parents to AIDS, and the children did not necessarily have HIV themselves.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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Authorities also acknowledged a fake TikTok video circulating online depicting Sheriff Mike Morrison announcing Decker had been taken into custody following a long standoff.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Named in homage to Van Gogh’s Chair, an 1888 painting by the Dutch master depicting a simple chair, Bolla’s work is hollow, its parts secured to one another with foil.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
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The refurbishment included repairing and refinishing the wood flooring, painting the walls, outlining the court in Mavs blue and adding a Mavs logo, new goals and backboards, and new basketball equipment.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
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The affidavit also outlines Travis’ behavior in the moments leading up to the killings.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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There had been speculative casting information about a new Season 3 series regular role of a sea captain in his 20s that could be who Richardson will portray.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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McDaniel and Schefter have portrayed Smith’s situation somewhat differently, subtly so, over the past two weeks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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“Delineate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineate. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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