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pictured

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verb

past tense of picture
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as in depicted
to present a picture of the famous painting that pictures the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence

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as in drew
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface the next assignment is to picture your own face using colored pencils

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Recent Examples of pictured
Verb
Although the pair walked the red carpet individually, they were pictured holding hands and posing in a sweet embrace inside the event. Meg Walters, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 Sometimes, what — or, in this case, who — isn’t pictured is just as important as what is. Alex Mierjeski, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2026 In the Instagram snaps, Kardashian, 45, is pictured with friends and family in the 1990s and 2000s, sporting a variety of looks that were trending at the time. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Frost it with Browned-Butter Frosting (pictured) or Cream Cheese Frosting. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 The couple, who tied the knot in 2021 and whose relationship served as the inspiration for Netflix’s 2025 Too Much TV series, are pictured with their baby daughter alongside the Vogue piece. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Though it's pictured unfurnished, Mini Domy does say that it can be outfitted with a proper bed and a kitchenette. New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026 The idea had come up even before the death of Parton (pictured above at London’s Heathrow Airport in 1977). Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 More than 600 creatures are pictured, including horses, bison, deer, and aurochs, making the Lascaux caves one of the most concentrated showcases of cave art in existence. Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pictured
Adjective
  • She is also equipped with an Energy Storage System designed to manage onboard energy flows based on envisaged operations, capable of peak shaving and silent operation at anchor, contributing to a substantial reduction in fuel usage.
    Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • But Arch Manning leading a news conference’s laughing praise of an AI video that depicted his coach back-handing Holly Rowe?
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The political and economic conditions in Turkey today affect towns like the one depicted in the film.
    Roberto Prieto, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Does the homepage describe the product customers can buy today rather than the company the founders imagined 18 months ago?
    Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The reality was more satisfying as the reunion mini-set went on beyond the song or two that fans imagined.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • William Curry, a 74-year-old retiree who described himself as a libertarian-leaning independent conservative, voted for Warner's Republican challenger, Bert Mizusawa, and Wittman.
    ALI SWENSON, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The suspect was described by Palencia as an intelligent student and active taekwondo practitioner.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • His gravity drew desperate defenders trying to close down his space, setting up Sporting KC’s third goal.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the suggestion that fashion removes sheep wool from its supply chain drew a breath of exasperation from some fashion insiders, and confusion from others.
    Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Critics of Prop 40 have also warned California’s levy is unlikely to be a one-time deal, and the letter sees a similar levy on billionaires elsewhere.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Thrifted clothes have become an unlikely fashion flex for Hollywood’s haute couture hoarders and other trend-setters.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Attorneys for Nicholas La Strada, the former director of election integrity under Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, portrayed their client as a loyal Republican who ran afoul of the office after raising concerns about its conduct.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Much of the debate has focused on how Islam is portrayed in the new standards.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That means his path to the Dodgers’ postseason roster will likely be as a left-handed bat off the bench, essentially the role the club envisioned for Dalton Rushing before his most recent IL stint.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The rocket was always envisioned to have a reusable first stage, though making that happen took a while.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Pictured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictured. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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