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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 depicted
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Eric Lee, an immigration attorney who has represented families at Dilley, described a child suffering from appendicitis who collapsed in pain after having been denied meaningful medical attention.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Hunt, who has represented a Houston-area House district since 2023, has the momentum and would also beat Paxton in a straight head-to-head matchup.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
The investment in Coinbase represented less than 1% of the company’s equity, and Epstein’s stake in Blockstream through another fund was not disclosed.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The ruling represented a win for Republican lawmakers who championed the tax credit bill last session after trying for years to pass legislation to provide funds for families who choose not to send their children to public schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Afton native Jessie Diggins has proudly represented her country at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Wasserman Music has represented Cosentino and her band Best Coast since 2021.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Freelancer's dogfighting represented a move away from the joystick revolution that had defined the space in the 90s, instead relying on a simplified flight model where the spacecraft followed the movement of the mouse.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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
The four ramps converging into a circle represented the connection between Milan, Livigno, Predazzo and Cortina.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Eric Lee, an immigration attorney who has represented families at Dilley, described a child suffering from appendicitis who collapsed in pain after having been denied meaningful medical attention.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Hunt, who has represented a Houston-area House district since 2023, has the momentum and would also beat Paxton in a straight head-to-head matchup.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
The investment in Coinbase represented less than 1% of the company’s equity, and Epstein’s stake in Blockstream through another fund was not disclosed.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The ruling represented a win for Republican lawmakers who championed the tax credit bill last session after trying for years to pass legislation to provide funds for families who choose not to send their children to public schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Afton native Jessie Diggins has proudly represented her country at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Wasserman Music has represented Cosentino and her band Best Coast since 2021.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Freelancer's dogfighting represented a move away from the joystick revolution that had defined the space in the 90s, instead relying on a simplified flight model where the spacecraft followed the movement of the mouse.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
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Then David is joined by Fiona Hill, a former adviser to three U.S. presidents and a key witness in Trump’s first impeachment, to analyze how Vladimir Putin sees the world and why Trump remains so drawn to strongman power.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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Much like in ‘Euphoria,’ I was very drawn to exploring the impact of trauma or childhood mistakes on a person’s trajectory and on the ability to heal and conquer your own destiny.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
19 Nov. 2025
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The suspect is described as a man about six feet tall, wearing a black hoodie and black pants.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Compared to the film, there weren’t as many scenes where the Shakespeare family were depicted with such happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to the Jim Crow Museum, in the 2008 presidential elections, Barack Obama was depicted as a monkey on multiple occasions.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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About Forbes Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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For designs, water and air motifs also fit this time, as Aquarius, although an air sign, is symbolized by waves.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Analysts and former diplomats told CNN that successive British governments have failed to strike the correct balance on China, resulting in a policy characterized by mistrust, skittishness and incoherence.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Analysts say the wealth surge is also reshaping cities and creating a kind of bubble culture, where the most affluent are increasingly leading ultra-exclusive lifestyles characterized by amenities like private resorts, tailored wellness services and VIP social clubs.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Amodei, known for writing lengthy essays about AI’s nature and direction, has portrayed Anthropic as being the AI company focused on safety.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The post that sparked outrage – and has since been taken down and blamed on a staffer – was a video that portrayed former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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These photos document the people, places, and events that defined Austin in January — capturing moments of protest, resilience, competition, and community during a month of extremes.—
Ricardo B. Brazziell,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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In 2004, in an era defined by Clinton and Bush, common wisdom held that the romance of politics happened at the level of charm, values, and having-a-beer-ability; policy came later, fleshing out the details like a lawyer with a prenup.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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