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as in depicts
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 tells
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 characterizes
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 describes
And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Kay describes the aesthetic of the record in bursts.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent reporting on Meta describes a project to build a highly realistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that can sit in for him with employees.
—Mukund Jha, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The book describes both her research into C-PTSD and her extensive efforts to heal.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The report actually describes something that sounds like Google’s Magic Cue, which relies on Gemini to offer suggestions based on your activity.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
This entry further describes the structure of the CRTC and discusses its policy objectives and operations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The owner of concert promoter Brew Ha Ha Productions describes himself as a libertarian-leaning conservative who built his career in San Juan Capistrano.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Kay describes the aesthetic of the record in bursts.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent reporting on Meta describes a project to build a highly realistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that can sit in for him with employees.
—Mukund Jha, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The book describes both her research into C-PTSD and her extensive efforts to heal.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The report actually describes something that sounds like Google’s Magic Cue, which relies on Gemini to offer suggestions based on your activity.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
This entry further describes the structure of the CRTC and discusses its policy objectives and operations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The owner of concert promoter Brew Ha Ha Productions describes himself as a libertarian-leaning conservative who built his career in San Juan Capistrano.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for describes
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The painting, a collaboration between the Glenview Art League, residents and Chicago artist Anne Farley Gaines, depicts a bridge on the North Branch of the Chicago River and will run parallel to the river.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Degrees of estrangement are common in dysfunctional families, and this book depicts their slippery, progressive nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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But no such device exists for the way Trump characterizes it — at least not when math is done correctly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The author characterizes Huntington Beach itself as an inherently self-aggrandizing, wealthy coastal enclave unrepresentative of broader California concerns, dismissing the notion that this affluent beach town should serve as a model for statewide governance or the state’s future direction.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Playing a young Michael is Juliano Krue Valdi, while Colman Domingo portrays patriarch Joe Jackson, who managed Michael and his brothers in the Jackson 5, and daughters Rebbie Jackson, La Toya Jackson and Janet Jackson.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, portrays Michael Jackson in his acting debut, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as parents, Joe and Katherine.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The British had imprisoned Jindan, and Duleep was forced to give away the diamond and claims to sovereignty, Smithsonian Magazine recounts.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Baptiste recounts his experience with very vivid memories of what happened.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What defines Canneseries today?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Long hours remain one of the biggest and most measurable culprits, with the report saying 35% of workers globally work more than 48 hours a week—occupational-health research often defines long working hours as 55 hours or more a week.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the central bank’s latest meeting illustrates the quagmire Warsh is about to wade into.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Manus episode illustrates the limits of that strategy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In David Sington’s 2015 documentary of the same title, Yarris himself relates his tale, keeping those of us unfamiliar with the outcome of his epic struggle to clear his name in taut suspense until the very end.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Considered narrowly, statesmanship relates primarily to politics and government.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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