DESCRIBED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

described

verb

past tense of describe

as in depicted

to give a representation or account of in words he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could

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as in chronicled

to give an oral or written account of in some detail a biography of Washington that describes the decisive Battle of Yorktown at great length

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as in characterized

to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group how would you describe the Inupiat people you encountered in Alaska?

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Recent Examples of described Twiggs described finding a note from Robinson, which was entered into evidence and read aloud in court, though its contents were previously revealed in court records. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Defense experts and strategists have described its drone campaign as pivotal in helping to stall Russia’s military momentum, while also warning that Kyiv’s deep-strike successes have drastically raised the risk of escalation. — Katie Foley, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Beijing has described the test as a routine military exercise but has not disclosed the type of missile used or its exact flight path. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Skille described the method as pure low-frequency sound waves from 30 Hz to 120 Hz mixed with music, chosen to match the natural resonance of internal organs and tissues, according to Medium. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 The expert also lamented the lack of empathy toward people who have lost relatives and described the handling of the bodies as irresponsible. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Homeland Security Investigations said agents executed a federal criminal search warrant Thursday at La Fontanella Foods in Kansas City and described the investigation as ongoing. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 As described in this November 2025 article, the co-defendants were Texas resident Kevin Martin, a ransomware negotiator for DigitalMint, and Georgia resident Ryan Goldberg, an incident manager at security firm Sygnia. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 One person, described only as a male, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to fire officials. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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Even the idyllic island on which the nymph Calypso (Charlize Theron) is keeping an amnesiac Odysseus when the film begins is depicted as a windswept sandbar that looks in danger of being washed away by a strong-enough storm.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
While Street is depicted as a staunch professional in the show itself, Slavit observed that the camera consistently cut to her legs, servicing the male gaze and objectifying the character.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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Sanz appeared in seven episodes of the Emmy-winning show, which chronicled her life as an adult with Down syndrome, including her relationship with husband, Angel.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Sanz and castmate Angel Callahan became fan favorites as the show chronicled their romantic relationship that culminated in a 2018 wedding.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of chronicled

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El Niño describes a pattern characterized by warmer water in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
In the public imagination, Novak Djokovic has tended to be characterized as the greatest defensive player in the history of men’s tennis, and, along with Andre Agassi, as the best returner.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Read on to take a peek at the home of the iconic performers, who will be portrayed by Jude Law and Andrew Garfield in an upcoming Apple TV+ limited series, Wild Things, which began filming in Las Vegas earlier this year.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026

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Hawthorne recounted a story about the day he was drafted, when new Steelers teammate Joe Greene came to his family’s door.

— Jim Barnes July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
During the trial, the victim tearfully recounted how accepting the ride of a stranger left her with a lifetime of trauma.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

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Size representation on the runway this season was defined by a more fragmented set of ideals.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Remarkably, in a game defined by the South American team’s lack of sportsmanship, this became the first World Cup game in which a Paraguay player did not receive a yellow card since 1998.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of defined

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There are few players outside the biggest clubs better at limiting the opposition’s chances, illustrated in The Athletic’s season-level player dashboard below.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
That fact was starkly illustrated by the war in Iran, which saw Tehran effectively close the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic and Washington respond with a blockade of Iranian ports.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

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Documents said that same day, someone from the foster home told the original Pembroke Pines Police Department investigating officer Goldbourne was planning to come back and meet with another underage girl.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Gerardo Salcedo, the son of the business owner, told ABC7 that investigators had obtained surveillance video that showed a man on a bicycle putting a bottle through the mail slot minutes before the fire ignited.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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