1
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account
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2
as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
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as in to portray
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depict
Five other images appeared on the card, all depicting engagements from the year.
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
The idyllic scene also depicts a barge carrying Louis Vuitton’s famous trunks along the Seine.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
Inspired by the students, the art installation depicts hands cradling a planet earth with a tree sprouting atop, surrounded by flowers in bloom and a flurry of butterflies in an arc that matches the metallic butterflies on the wall.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The scene at Pop Mart stores can also be chaotic, as some TikTok users have posted videos depicting customers brawling and yelling at one another over the viral toys.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
The idyllic scene also depicts a barge carrying Louis Vuitton’s famous trunks along the Seine.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
Inspired by the students, the art installation depicts hands cradling a planet earth with a tree sprouting atop, surrounded by flowers in bloom and a flurry of butterflies in an arc that matches the metallic butterflies on the wall.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The scene at Pop Mart stores can also be chaotic, as some TikTok users have posted videos depicting customers brawling and yelling at one another over the viral toys.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Hatfield did not say whether San Diego Pride had changed Kehlani’s contract as Gloria described.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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And that's just the juiciest of the various cases described in a new paper published in the journal Criminal Law Forum.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Following deep sleep, REM sleep is the next critical phase of sleep cycles, characterized by more dreaming that’s also extra vivid and lifelike, and by faster heart rate and breathing.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Kirn characterized the foreword as a kind of ideological overreach.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories Tony Martinez as Pepino Garcia Tony Martinez portrayed Pepino, the McCoys’ farmhand who often served as comic relief.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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According to Salvador, Maje portrayed herself as a victim of psychological and physical abuse.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Although proponents of the move may site reduced bureaucratic overlap and streamlined coordination of health efforts in support of the AHA, the move represents a fundamental change in how America will approach addiction and mental health.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the union represents roughly 3,400 excluded employees, who are classified as managers and supervisors related to Bargaining Unit 9.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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“Depict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depict. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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