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as in characterizes
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 depicts
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolizes
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 represents
The Transport Workers Union of America, which represents 150 drivers and owners, a fraction of its 165,000 members, supports the bill.
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Andrea Sachs The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Venezuela has faced economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodríguez represents.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Which food most represents America?
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Fred Backus,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Fine, a Brevard County resident, represents Congressional District 6.
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Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Marylanders understand that this program represents an opportunity, not a mandate.
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Groups backing the proposal include SEIU 221, the union that represents county workers, Children First, First 5 San Diego, San Diego County Firefighters Cal-Fire Local 2881, the San Diego County Hospital Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics CA Chapter 3.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
For Pittsburgh, the signing represents a low-risk acquisition of a veteran pitcher with major-league experience, providing valuable organizational depth.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
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Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
Andrea Sachs The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Venezuela has faced economic disarray for more than a decade, and many people reject the legitimacy of the political movement Rodríguez represents.
—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Which food most represents America?
—
Fred Backus,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Fine, a Brevard County resident, represents Congressional District 6.
—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Marylanders understand that this program represents an opportunity, not a mandate.
—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Groups backing the proposal include SEIU 221, the union that represents county workers, Children First, First 5 San Diego, San Diego County Firefighters Cal-Fire Local 2881, the San Diego County Hospital Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics CA Chapter 3.
—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
For Pittsburgh, the signing represents a low-risk acquisition of a veteran pitcher with major-league experience, providing valuable organizational depth.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
—
Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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Resilience characterizes many young basketball players at SCC Dixon said.
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Under that view, a taxpayer who actively participates in management should not receive the benefit simply because state law characterizes the interest as a limited partnership interest.
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The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell ringing, with the bell's crack visible.
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Of particular interest is Stele 1, which depicts a decapitation scene, as well as a calendrical sign with the date 5 Ajaw (849 CE).
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The hand on the back symbolizes that bond.
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Smith often used celestial motifs in his work, notably in the song 'Shooting Star,' which, in hindsight, symbolizes his brief but brilliant light.
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The 3,200-square-foot residence at 10825 Lola Montez Road in Soda Springs, about 90 minutes from Sacramento via Interstate 80, includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms, but the listing describes it more like a private Sierra camp than a conventional home.
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In Apple in China, the Financial Times reporter Patrick McGee describes how the US firm’s advanced manufacturing supply chain birthed China’s world-beating consumer electronics sector.
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Michael is a 2026 biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, in which Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson.
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Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, portrays Michael Jackson in his acting debut, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as parents, Joe and Katherine.
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Yet the very strength that defines them can become their greatest limitation when left unchecked.
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Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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