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as in describes
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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as in characterizes
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 portrays
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depicts
The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell ringing, with the bell's crack visible.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Of particular interest is Stele 1, which depicts a decapitation scene, as well as a calendrical sign with the date 5 Ajaw (849 CE).
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Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The map released Wednesday — which depicts the watersheds where wolves wandered between May 26 and Tuesday — shows at least one wolf moved through the San Luis Valley and along the New Mexico border.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
The work depicts three kneeling women, their arms stretched upward, holding a large basket of corn, gourds and native fruits.
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Eric Adler
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The statue, which took 18 months to complete, depicts Messi falling to his knees on the grass at Lusail Stadium in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup final after Gonzalo Montiel sealed Argentina’s 4-2 shootout victory over France and crowned the country world champion.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The footage depicts the individual climbing a fence before shattering a glass door to gain entry to the home.
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Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Set in the fictional lands of Westeros, House of the Dragon depicts a savage succession struggle within House Targaryen and a resulting civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
The footage depicts a United plane back at the terminal.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Of particular interest is Stele 1, which depicts a decapitation scene, as well as a calendrical sign with the date 5 Ajaw (849 CE).
—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The map released Wednesday — which depicts the watersheds where wolves wandered between May 26 and Tuesday — shows at least one wolf moved through the San Luis Valley and along the New Mexico border.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
The work depicts three kneeling women, their arms stretched upward, holding a large basket of corn, gourds and native fruits.
—
Eric Adler
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The statue, which took 18 months to complete, depicts Messi falling to his knees on the grass at Lusail Stadium in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup final after Gonzalo Montiel sealed Argentina’s 4-2 shootout victory over France and crowned the country world champion.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The footage depicts the individual climbing a fence before shattering a glass door to gain entry to the home.
—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Set in the fictional lands of Westeros, House of the Dragon depicts a savage succession struggle within House Targaryen and a resulting civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
The footage depicts a United plane back at the terminal.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicts
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The 3,200-square-foot residence at 10825 Lola Montez Road in Soda Springs, about 90 minutes from Sacramento via Interstate 80, includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms, but the listing describes it more like a private Sierra camp than a conventional home.
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In Apple in China, the Financial Times reporter Patrick McGee describes how the US firm’s advanced manufacturing supply chain birthed China’s world-beating consumer electronics sector.
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Resilience characterizes many young basketball players at SCC Dixon said.
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Under that view, a taxpayer who actively participates in management should not receive the benefit simply because state law characterizes the interest as a limited partnership interest.
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Michael is a 2026 biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, in which Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson.
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Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, portrays Michael Jackson in his acting debut, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as parents, Joe and Katherine.
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For borrowers, this often represents an opportunity to negotiate a dramatically lower payoff amount.
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Our relationship represents a certain amount of hope and risk.
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“Depicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicts. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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