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
Images released by Mexican authorities also appear to show ventilation infrastructure inside the tunnel, underscoring what officials described as a sophisticated operation.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Very little of Iran’s economy can accurately be described as belonging to the private sector.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Strong performers whose thinking slows things down start getting described as not a fit.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
One of her students had spent time in JRC and described his experience with the shocks.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 June 2026
Ernest Hemingway described her as having ‘immigrant hair’.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Gillie described his friend as an ardent supporter of free speech who would regularly espouse the right that everyone is entitled to their opinion free from harm.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
For the latest example of nature at its most adorable, look no further than the little blue octopus—small enough to fit in the palm of your hand—just described in the journal Zootaxa, along with photos and videos of its discovery near Darwin Island in the Galápagos.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
Helix-02 is described by the company as a unified neural network that integrates vision, touch sensing, proprioception, and whole-body control into a single system.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Very little of Iran’s economy can accurately be described as belonging to the private sector.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Strong performers whose thinking slows things down start getting described as not a fit.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
One of her students had spent time in JRC and described his experience with the shocks.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 June 2026
Ernest Hemingway described her as having ‘immigrant hair’.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Gillie described his friend as an ardent supporter of free speech who would regularly espouse the right that everyone is entitled to their opinion free from harm.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
For the latest example of nature at its most adorable, look no further than the little blue octopus—small enough to fit in the palm of your hand—just described in the journal Zootaxa, along with photos and videos of its discovery near Darwin Island in the Galápagos.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
Helix-02 is described by the company as a unified neural network that integrates vision, touch sensing, proprioception, and whole-body control into a single system.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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Videos and images from the show depicted humanoid robots strutting down the catwalk, posing beside models, and performing synchronized choreography.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Jesus Christ is often depicted as a Middle Eastern Semite, likely non-white.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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An accomplished singer-songwriter, her latest album Only Smoke chronicled her experience of healing through heartbreak.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The fast casual chain celebrated the moment with a social post that chronicled the card's journey from Los Angeles to New York City's Madison Square Garden.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The data reframes a market long characterized as advertising-resistant.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Buffett famously characterized Berkshire's investment in Apple as a consumer bet.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Dozens of people submitted letters on Roberts’ behalf to dispute how he has been portrayed and provide details of his positive impact.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew Scott famously played him in Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ hit BBC drama Sherlock and he has also been portrayed by the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Jared Harris, Dougray Scott, Eric Porter and Dónal Finn down the years.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The aptly named La Dolce Vita suite, also in a garden with great sea views, comes with the chance to learn more about the hotel’s storied past from a place where a lot of its history happened (or was discussed)—the cocktail lounge—recounted by a master bartender who is steeped in Splendido lore.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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One witness who was inside the terminal during the incident recounted her experience to CNN affiliate WXYZ.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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But unlike previous tournaments dominated by television commercials and corporate sponsorships, this World Cup may ultimately be defined by creators.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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For more than 60 years, Sanlorenzo has defined Italian excellence in yacht building, crafting custom superyachts that combine refined design with innovative engineering.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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To critics, Harden's comments illustrated how economic incentives can outweigh public commitments to free expression when China is involved.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Beckham’s return will be different, as the scores of fans waiting to share a moment with him on Saturday illustrated.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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But, truth be told, none get high marks across the board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Described.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/described. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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