1
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
The other report described four cases of tetanus in children in four different states — Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin — all occurring in 2024.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
At the center of KeyBanc’s hesitation is Starship, the giant reusable rocket that Musk, the CEO, has described as critical to the future of satellite deployment, deep-space exploration and, eventually, colonization of Mars.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The Latvian warning tracks with concerns raised by Polish officials during Fox News Digital reporting in June in Poland, where officials described Russia’s hybrid war against NATO’s eastern flank as already underway.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Kramer even described Hilton as a, maybe even the, pioneer among creators, those people previously known as influencers.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
She was described as having short black hair, standing about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds.
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Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Speaking with reporters after the vote, Burns described the proposal as an effort to strengthen confidence in Georgia's elections.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Internally, the festivities are described as their Super Bowl.
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Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Bowser thrashed on his way to the rescue facility, which a volunteer described as a positive sign.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
At the center of KeyBanc’s hesitation is Starship, the giant reusable rocket that Musk, the CEO, has described as critical to the future of satellite deployment, deep-space exploration and, eventually, colonization of Mars.
—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The Latvian warning tracks with concerns raised by Polish officials during Fox News Digital reporting in June in Poland, where officials described Russia’s hybrid war against NATO’s eastern flank as already underway.
—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Kramer even described Hilton as a, maybe even the, pioneer among creators, those people previously known as influencers.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
She was described as having short black hair, standing about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds.
—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Speaking with reporters after the vote, Burns described the proposal as an effort to strengthen confidence in Georgia's elections.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Internally, the festivities are described as their Super Bowl.
—
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Bowser thrashed on his way to the rescue facility, which a volunteer described as a positive sign.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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Until July 15, Argentina fans looking for community or local fanatics can view and purchase the World Cup depicted through the eyes of an artist, fútbol lover and Argentinian woman in Café Corazón at 110 Southwest Blvd.
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In the short teaser trailer, Olive can be seen surprising Adam with an unexpected kiss as her friend Ahn looks on, a scene that is also depicted on the book’s cover.
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Shirilla's relationships with Russo and Flanagan, the crash that took their lives, and the resulting trial that concluded with Shirilla's conviction are all chronicled in The Crash, which premiered on Netflix on May 15.
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The Battle of the Narrow Sea, one of the most epic, brutal, and bloody naval battles ever chronicled in the universe of A Song of Ice and Fire, is destined to leave an indelible mark on the history of Westeros.
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Stark White The past few years have been characterized by warm, off-white tones, and in 2026, designers agree that this trend is not set to change.
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The lands historically now known as Ukraine were occupied by the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth for centuries, and many Ukrainians view their nation’s genesis as the rebellion of Cossack Hetman Boghdan Khmelnitsky against the commonwealth, an event characterized by massacres of Poles and Jews.
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She’s portrayed as misguided and misunderstood, not evil.
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In Legend, a world made up of unicorns, magic, and rainbows, Darkness (portrayed by Tim Curry) attempts to create eternal night by killing the remaining unicorns.
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Dreesen became known for leading a strike that forced comedy clubs, starting with The Comedy Store, to pay its performers, setting a nationwide standard, The Hollywood Reporter recounted.
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During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
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And to be an American is to be embroiled in the great democratic experiment that has been defined by division from the beginning.
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The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
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The phenomenon is raising uncomfortable questions in a creative community where the use of the tech can be a third-rail topic, as illustrated by the recent saga of animator Jorge Gutierrez dropping out of a generative AI series he was set to create for Amazon following backlash.
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Chun serves as showrunner for the series based on the comic, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was originally published in 2013.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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“Described.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/described. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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