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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2
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 contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Residents inside the building described being jolted awake by the impact.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Altman is often described, either with reverence or with suspicion, as the greatest pitchman of his generation.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Videos shared by the Iranian Red Crescent Society show rescue crews digging through rubble at what the aid agency described as the site of an airstrike in Tehran.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Maul and Devon's relationship is an entertaining tug-of-war; Lawson is a caf-loving lawman best described as well-meaning, but out of his element; and the inevitable arrival of Imperial forces (including two Inquisitors) quickly threatens disaster for both sides.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Supporters described it as a way to address affordability.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Residents inside the building described being jolted awake by the impact.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Altman is often described, either with reverence or with suspicion, as the greatest pitchman of his generation.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Videos shared by the Iranian Red Crescent Society show rescue crews digging through rubble at what the aid agency described as the site of an airstrike in Tehran.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Maul and Devon's relationship is an entertaining tug-of-war; Lawson is a caf-loving lawman best described as well-meaning, but out of his element; and the inevitable arrival of Imperial forces (including two Inquisitors) quickly threatens disaster for both sides.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Supporters described it as a way to address affordability.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for described
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The animation is a little rough around the edges — there’s a shot of wine being poured down a sink where the red liquid is depicted in CGI, for some reason — but the slightly retro style with the characters’ prominent lips and sharp chins added to the camp appeal.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Ripper/Frant was not depicted on screen.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Panini originally entertained selling the company in 2025, which The Athletic chronicled in December.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Robin Roberts chronicled her battle with myelodysplastic syndrome in 2012 and 2013 and won a Peabody Award.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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Democratic officials who led impeachment efforts against Noem characterized her removal as necessary due to her incompetence and mismanagement, focusing on her failure to execute her duties effectively rather than framing her dismissal within broader patterns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The most recent budget crunches have been characterized by the majority Democrats as a battle against a structural deficit exacerbated by the constraints of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The actor portrayed Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, known for his smarts and wit.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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When Apollo 11 first landed on the lunar surface, the astronauts portrayed their accomplishment as the realization of a science fictional dream.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Estrada Juarez recounted her 27 years in California and the speed of her deportation.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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After the service at Kheimeh Molaghat, over coffee and sweets in the church fellowship hall, Bahraman recounted how armed Iranian forces raided the home of his parents about 15 years ago, because their family had converted to Christianity.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though far from germane to Boston, his lengthy track record of controversy on the diamond is perhaps most defined by his spikes-up slide into second baseman Dustin Pedroia during a 2017 Red Sox-Orioles game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The agency’s modern-day role was defined in 1962, after thalidomide caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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City’s second goal, which in effect ended the game, illustrated both.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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An even bigger difference in Mitski’s live show this time around is the sheer amount of film footage put up on screen behind her and the band, all of it chosen with some apparent thought toward the song being illustrated.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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China chip sector faces more disruption Washington’s various restrictions over the past few years have actually helped boost China’s domestic semiconductor industry, analysts told CNBC, with several companies reporting record revenues last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Described.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/described. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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