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verb

past tense of represent
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as in described
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group the writer of the magazine article represented the students at the academy as a bunch of spoiled brats

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as in symbolized
to serve as a material counterpart of this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth

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Recent Examples of represented
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
Verb
Hiring in technical and scientific fields only made up 400 new positions, but represented a reversal after months of job losses. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 The overwhelming vote represented a major step forward in a conversation that has frequently stepped sideways, or even backwards. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 That last remark drew a certain sense of irony from the ACLU and De-Bug, which is the client being represented in the letter. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026 During her long entertainment industry career that began in the mid-1960s, Gold represented such television greats such as Bialik, Danza, Lucci, Ritter, Judith Light, Adam Arkin, Rue McClanahan, Lindsay Wagner, and Charlie’s Angels stars Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026 Brandi Rhodes is represented by AKA Talent Agency and Prototype Talent Agency. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026 Harbour is represented by WME and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026 Tourism’s worldwide value accounted for almost 10% of global GDP, and represented one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 The phoenix rising from the ashes on the wall inside the restaurant represented the unforeseen. Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
Adjective
  • Experts on domestic violence say that cases in which survivors kill their abusers often look different from typical self-defense cases, which hinge on an obvious, imminent danger, like a drawn weapon.
    Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The Florida man murdered two women, but instead of scaring away future relationship prospects, women online only became more drawn to his charming persona and boyish good looks.
    Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That view was echoed by veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni, who described the rally as a forward-looking bet that the conflict will prove temporary, even after recent developments.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Her family have described her as someone who loved makeup, dancing and her job with the USPS, according to FOX32 Chicago.
    Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ordinary humans like Stephen’s selfish boss are depicted as giant walking eggs, while others are proportioned like bobble heads.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Duchamp also penciled in the back of the young girl’s hair in a mirror depicted in the ad.
    Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps some of it is the yawning gap beween promise and reality, symbolized by Altman himself.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The cuttlefish bone, meanwhile, symbolized the bird that had literally flown the coop.
    Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Eshay described the crosswalks as more than painted pavement, calling them a point of pride for the community.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality that can be characterized by hearing voices and having delusions.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The Arts and Crafts movement began just a few decades after the end of the Industrial Revolution, and it was characterized by a renaissance of quality craftsmanship and the use of natural materials.
    Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Despite the show’s insistence that Robby is flawed, he’s also portrayed as medically infallible.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Couric noted that his parents — Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg — were not portrayed particularly positively in the show.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Clutch scoring is defined as points that come in the final five minutes of a game where the point differential between teams is five or less.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike her costars, Maude Apatow’s Euphoria character, Lexi Howard, is defined by her platonic and familial relationships, such as the one with her childhood best friend, Rue, and her older sister, Cassie.
    Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026

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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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