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represented

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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
Wasserman Schultz said she’s represented nine of the district’s cities over the course of her career. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026 Other sports—including cricket, Nascar and the NHL—do not have an athlete represented this year. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 It will be represented by Eleven’s (Millie Bobby Brown) signature outfit built around her iconic pink dress from Season 1. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 May 2026 The Herald has also reached out to a law firm that previously represented Fekkai but has not yet received a response. Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 Sophie Couture, Robert Wun and Germanier were all represented at Thursday night’s event, and WWD breaks down those looks, among others, ahead. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Bardem will play the role made famous by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s 1991 film—that of a violent parolee determined to get revenge on the married lawyers who represented him at his trial, now played by Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 At the time, TADs represented an innovative approach to spur investment, improve infrastructure and expand opportunity. Jessica Johnson, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls. Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
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
  • Tatum sparked that early rally with a steal and a fast-break layup, followed by a spinning and-one finish over Josh Hart and a drawn foul on another drive.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the officers deployed what Wahl described as an active shooter response at the mosque and at an adjacent school, more gunfire was reported blocks away, the chief said.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 19 May 2026
  • During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.
    Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • In an odd coincidence that shows how much this kind of story was burning to be told, two movies debuting at major festivals this past year have both depicted the same unlikely gay romance — one involving gritty, hardworking professional truckers living on the road.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • Nagatitan’s name references Naga, a serpent-like being in some Asian religious traditions that is prominently depicted in various Thai temples.
    Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Observers say their prosecution and the disappearance of the vigil symbolized the decline in freedoms that Beijing had promised when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026
  • Connecting Venice and Shanghai Through Water and Technology Each of the three vessels represents birth, growth and rebirth—or reincarnation, a central Buddhist concept—symbolized respectively by the colors yellow, red and blue.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 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
  • Goldschmied exits Daily Blue to launch Goldie, another woman’s jeans brands characterized by innovative production techniques like the use of pigments and garment dyeing.
    Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
  • The defense has characterized the search of his bag as a violation of his constitutional rights.
    Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Then Colbert made a joke of introducing Pope Leo as the final guest, portrayed as refusing to come out of his dressing room, before the real guest came out for an interview that extended across commercial breaks.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2026
  • Tech leaders have portrayed the role of human software engineers as a human in the loop, overseeing and verifying AI agents that do the work of coders.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Here are six moments that defined the day.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
  • Demna, one of luxury fashion’s ultimate brand builders, has now clearly defined what his Gucci is all about.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026

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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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