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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
Trump administration officials had described solving the case as a top priority.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Her Oscar win for Weapons — playing what has been described as the terrifying, yet oddly charming witch Aunt Gladys — caps a career that spans decades.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
As Avila was walking toward the driver, Parish stuck a tan pistol out the window and fired one time into Avila’s head, according to witness accounts described by a detective in an affidavit supporting Parish’s murder arrest warrant.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
The trail is described as a safe, family-friendly route — a good option for active outings on foot or by bike.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Critics described the vote organized by the military government as an effort to legitimize its rule.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Houston Hobby International Airport reached a 55% callout rate on Saturday, which the DHS has described as the highest since the department funding lapsed last month.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The inscriptions are described as the graffiti of their time.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Joe Walsh, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Her Oscar win for Weapons — playing what has been described as the terrifying, yet oddly charming witch Aunt Gladys — caps a career that spans decades.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
As Avila was walking toward the driver, Parish stuck a tan pistol out the window and fired one time into Avila’s head, according to witness accounts described by a detective in an affidavit supporting Parish’s murder arrest warrant.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
The trail is described as a safe, family-friendly route — a good option for active outings on foot or by bike.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Critics described the vote organized by the military government as an effort to legitimize its rule.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Houston Hobby International Airport reached a 55% callout rate on Saturday, which the DHS has described as the highest since the department funding lapsed last month.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The inscriptions are described as the graffiti of their time.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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Paul was arrested following the 2023 incident depicted in the video on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, according to police.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are a number of compelling adversaries for Grace and Faith to overcome, but Ursula and Titus are depicted as the final bosses from the jump.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun, who for decades have chronicled Black life in Louisiana, focusing on the prison-industrial system and the state’s history of slavery, were recognized for photography.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Mar. 2026
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Magyar, with a firm background inside the European Union’s legislative body, has characterized the Hungarian government’s continuous feuds with Western Europe as a crisis for the nation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by breathing pauses and interruptions throughout the night.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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As the actor tells Glamour, most were written according to stereotypes and portrayed as cold, unfeeling, aggressive, or robotic.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the dramatic episode, the titular characters portrayed by Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon got into an explosive fight.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Veteran royal writer Richard Kay recounted how Diana felt on the Daily Mail‘s Palace Confidential podcast.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 Mar. 2026
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During a recent visit to Hot Ones, Radcliffe recounted the intensive training required for an underwater scene in Goblet of Fire — and shared how a small mistake led to him nearly drowning.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Steve, whose synthesizer work defined Toto’s early sound, later became a film and TV composer.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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For Chen, beauty becomes a way of resisting reductive portrayals of communities defined by poverty.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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The March 3 incident on Highway 101 in Redwood City illustrated a form of driver misbehavior that’s become more and more common, as screens become normalized in cars.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco The Peabody hotel in Memphis has a small flock of dapper ducks who march down from their rooftop abode to hold court in the lobby fountain each day.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Described.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/described. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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