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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
Mark Prussin, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Administrators and principals represented by Associated Administrators of Los Angeles are also negotiating with the district.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Trump said the angel represented Lady Liberty.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Kaplan is also represented by Felker.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
In New London, where 20% of families live in poverty, aid from all state grants represented 41% of the city’s revenues in 2017 but 33% now.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
That 2007 campaign — where silver-colored cars also did battle with red at the front of the pack, as has happened across the first three races of the 2026 season — quickly soured at the McLaren team Hamilton and Alonso represented.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The additions represented a welcome counterpoint to what occurred during much of 2025, when job losses consistently haunted the Bay Area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Both have been in the press before, with Pomponio behind a rash of lawsuits in Contra Costa County, and Malakauskas having represented two other serial litigants that were featured in a 2014 Modesto Bee investigation.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 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 Democrat represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Administrators and principals represented by Associated Administrators of Los Angeles are also negotiating with the district.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Trump said the angel represented Lady Liberty.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Kaplan is also represented by Felker.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
In New London, where 20% of families live in poverty, aid from all state grants represented 41% of the city’s revenues in 2017 but 33% now.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
That 2007 campaign — where silver-colored cars also did battle with red at the front of the pack, as has happened across the first three races of the 2026 season — quickly soured at the McLaren team Hamilton and Alonso represented.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The additions represented a welcome counterpoint to what occurred during much of 2025, when job losses consistently haunted the Bay Area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Both have been in the press before, with Pomponio behind a rash of lawsuits in Contra Costa County, and Malakauskas having represented two other serial litigants that were featured in a 2014 Modesto Bee investigation.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
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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
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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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The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Residents inside the building described being jolted awake by the impact.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The animation is a little rough around the edges — there’s a shot of wine being poured down a sink where the red liquid is depicted in CGI, for some reason — but the slightly retro style with the characters’ prominent lips and sharp chins added to the camp appeal.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Ripper/Frant was not depicted on screen.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sports Illustrated journalists were getting requests from peers looking to score invites to the gatherings, which symbolized a turnaround at the 72-year-old title.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The pagans believed eggs symbolized fertility and birth.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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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
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Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Democratic officials who led impeachment efforts against Noem characterized her removal as necessary due to her incompetence and mismanagement, focusing on her failure to execute her duties effectively rather than framing her dismissal within broader patterns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The most recent budget crunches have been characterized by the majority Democrats as a battle against a structural deficit exacerbated by the constraints of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The actor portrayed Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, known for his smarts and wit.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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When Apollo 11 first landed on the lunar surface, the astronauts portrayed their accomplishment as the realization of a science fictional dream.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Though far from germane to Boston, his lengthy track record of controversy on the diamond is perhaps most defined by his spikes-up slide into second baseman Dustin Pedroia during a 2017 Red Sox-Orioles game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The agency’s modern-day role was defined in 1962, after thalidomide caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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