painted 1 of 2

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as in represented

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painted

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verb

past tense of paint
1
as in described
to give a representation or account of in words the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean

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2
as in tinted
to give color or a different color to I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple

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Recent Examples of painted
Adjective
Other rooms featured colorful, painted plaster. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 Eshay described the crosswalks as more than painted pavement, calling them a point of pride for the community. — Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026 Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, subsequent investigations have painted a more complicated picture. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 In the years since, Becenti said, the data has painted a more accurate and encouraging picture. — Savannah Peters, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Volunteers also painted the walls, mopped the floors, and cleaned the inside of the building. — Raymond Strickland, CBS News, 12 July 2026 It's painted blue and white, and has a small deck area at the front that folds up for easy transport. — Adam Williams july 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026 In a campaign statement, Holscher said she’s being painted as an extremist for standing up for everyday people. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The ball, painted half white and featuring the 2026 NCAA Basketball Tournament logo, is a new addition to Dawkins’ collection and a reminder of the Knights’ recent return to March Madness. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 The design is beachy but modern with wood paneling painted a deep blue, colorful coastal art, leather furniture, raffia accents, and Molton Brown amenities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 The original exterior ended up being painted a brownish yellow. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painted
  1. represented
  2. described
  3. tinted
  4. drawn
  5. depicted
  6. stained
  7. portrayed
  8. colored
Adjective
  • Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Definition of represented
Verb
  • Twiggs described finding a note from Robinson, which was entered into evidence and read aloud in court, though its contents were previously revealed in court records.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Defense experts and strategists have described its drone campaign as pivotal in helping to stall Russia’s military momentum, while also warning that Kyiv’s deep-strike successes have drastically raised the risk of escalation.
    — Katie Foley, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of described
Verb
  • The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • Older adults made their beds or sat in a common area near windows of frosted glass, tinted for privacy from onlookers.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Definition of tinted
Adjective
  • At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of drawn
Verb
  • Assessing consumer sentiment among 10,000 respondents from the 11 countries that contribute the most to the luxury sector, the consultancy depicted a complex but more focused scenario.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • Stately Wayne Manor is depicted as a more gothic structure in most versions of the bat story.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Definition of depicted
Verb
  • Buchanan, was responding to a burglary report at a Verizon store across the street and noticed a broken window stained with blood, per the footage.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Find seven frosted glass nail ideas that range from Popsicle-stained to iced matcha hues, ahead.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of stained
Verb
  • But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • Read on to take a peek at the home of the iconic performers, who will be portrayed by Jude Law and Andrew Garfield in an upcoming Apple TV+ limited series, Wild Things, which began filming in Las Vegas earlier this year.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Definition of portrayed
Verb
  • The crowd looked up as the pyrotechnic display colored the sky in shades of red, white and blue.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • These milestones demonstrate that the past is colored and edited by the preoccupations of the present.
    — George F. Will, Washington Post, 3 July 2026
Definition of colored

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