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as in describing
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 depicting
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolizing
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 representing
The Connecticut Restaurant and Hospitality Association, the trade association representing the state’s restaurants and hotels, was especially supportive of another provision in the bill that would have allowed a portion of the sales-and-use tax to be dedicated to tourism funding.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
The railroad system, which serves New York City and its eastern suburbs, ceased operations just after midnight after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026
The Long Island Rail Road that serves the city’s eastern suburbs ceased operations early Saturday morning after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Long Island Rail Road trains came to a halt midnight Saturday after the union representing thousands of rail workers and the MTA failed to agree to a new contract.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 16 May 2026
Eight teams of four players representing different cities from across the country faced off against each other in 16 1-on-1 games.
—Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The shift isn’t merely spatial but symbolic, representing what Yeon sees as the precariousness of human civilization itself.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Damon Virgo, of Valparaiso, was weighed down by several cords representing various honors he’s earned, including chemistry, math, biology, leadership and his fraternity.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The labor market gained 38,000 courier and messenger jobs in April, representing roughly a third of all positions added in the month.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 May 2026
P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
The railroad system, which serves New York City and its eastern suburbs, ceased operations just after midnight after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026
The Long Island Rail Road that serves the city’s eastern suburbs ceased operations early Saturday morning after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Long Island Rail Road trains came to a halt midnight Saturday after the union representing thousands of rail workers and the MTA failed to agree to a new contract.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 16 May 2026
Eight teams of four players representing different cities from across the country faced off against each other in 16 1-on-1 games.
—Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
The shift isn’t merely spatial but symbolic, representing what Yeon sees as the precariousness of human civilization itself.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Damon Virgo, of Valparaiso, was weighed down by several cords representing various honors he’s earned, including chemistry, math, biology, leadership and his fraternity.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The labor market gained 38,000 courier and messenger jobs in April, representing roughly a third of all positions added in the month.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representing
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Xi nonetheless struck a more conciliatory tone when describing the overall relationship.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What Blankfein is describing isn’t a hypothetical.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Vibrant, large-scale paintings depicting animal and jungle scenes throughout the hotel are from the original owner’s collection, all from Haiti.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Disrupting the possibility of cheerful solitude is both a stylistic and social shift, disturbing the film’s non-narrative serenity while depicting how dismantling the safety net displaces basic functions onto those least able to bear them.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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The delicate and fragrant violet is February's official birth month flower, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty.—
Jenny Krane,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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The 2026 Met Gala spotlighted this rise, with Ashi Studio’s sculptural couture worn by high-profile guests, symbolizing the Kingdom’s growing creative influence.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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The company temporarily halted the work and offered to repair the road at no cost to the county, characterizing the work as a gift.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The pick-up in optimism matches other data characterizing speculative appetite amid this year's extraordinary surge in tech stocks.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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At the same time, a growing chorus of conservative policymakers and activists has begun to question whether the government should pay family caregivers at all, portraying the programs as wasteful and prone to fraud.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Clay Travis also pointed out how Dennis is bad for ESPN’s business by portraying SEC schools and fans as racist.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The slice in your hand has a city of origin, a specific oven, a defining cheese and usually a stubborn local who will tell you everyone else is doing it wrong.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Maika Monroe may have starred in multiple defining horror films of the last 10-plus years, from her breakout in It Follows to the recent box-office smash Longlegs, but no amount of scream-queen credits could prepare her for the gory terror of Victorian Psycho.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Representing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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