as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
well defined guidelines on the range of activities in which the intelligence agency can engage
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1
as in traced
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the glass skyscraper's sleek silhouette was strikingly defined by the setting sun to its west
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as in bounded
to mark the limits of
the river defines the town on the south
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as in described
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
a woman who is defined by her unswerving loyalty to her friends
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as in specified
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
let me define the task so that there is no doubt in your minds about what needs to be done
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Recent Examples of defined
Essie Assibu, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Sets by Illenium, Steve Aoki, BZRP, Vintage Culture, Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Sara Landry, Major Lazer and others highlight a night defined by big production and packed audiences.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
It’s defined by preparation, priorities and confidence that the next chapter will be both financially secure and personally meaningful.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Soaring oil prices continued to put pressure on stocks last week, with the Dow and Nasdaq slipping into correction territory, defined by declines of 10% or more from record highs.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
For both Iran and the Houthis, ‘winning’ is defined by survival, not decisive victory.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The game, played before a professional women’s sports record crowd of 63,004 fans, was defined by tight defense and solid goalkeeping as both offenses struggled to generate consistent pressure.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
But if the project stays on schedule, sometime after June, the sound that has defined those crossings for decades may begin to fade, ushering in a new set of concerns.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
From the Great White Way to Citi Field, Jackson’s career has been defined by showing up for big moments.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Though global attention has shifted, daily life in Ukraine remains defined by uncertainty.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Sets by Illenium, Steve Aoki, BZRP, Vintage Culture, Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Sara Landry, Major Lazer and others highlight a night defined by big production and packed audiences.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
It’s defined by preparation, priorities and confidence that the next chapter will be both financially secure and personally meaningful.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Soaring oil prices continued to put pressure on stocks last week, with the Dow and Nasdaq slipping into correction territory, defined by declines of 10% or more from record highs.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
For both Iran and the Houthis, ‘winning’ is defined by survival, not decisive victory.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The game, played before a professional women’s sports record crowd of 63,004 fans, was defined by tight defense and solid goalkeeping as both offenses struggled to generate consistent pressure.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
But if the project stays on schedule, sometime after June, the sound that has defined those crossings for decades may begin to fade, ushering in a new set of concerns.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
From the Great White Way to Citi Field, Jackson’s career has been defined by showing up for big moments.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defined
Adjective
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Again this year, visitors are contending with a somewhat restricted blossom appreciation area at the Tidal Basin, home to the highest concentration of the trees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Actions such as hostilities toward staff or other residents, bringing items to meetings that can be used as weapons, or showing unusual interest in restricted areas should also raise red flags.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The presence of Franco-Americans in the area can be traced back to 1840-1930, when nearly one million Francophone people emigrated from Quebec where farmlands were depleted and jobs scarce, to work in textile mills in New England.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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In Color Theories, Torres argues that it can all be traced back to navy blue.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pedicabs may not stage or operate in the area bounded by Grace Street, Newport Avenue, Halsted Street, and Racine Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But also look at where Pelle Larsson was on that final play, raising his hands as if in victory when Durant’s shot bounded off the rim, instead of remaining in chase mode.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The nationality of the third was not specified.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The update was detailed through Xiaomi Technology’s official WeChat account, where the company outlined how the new hand design moves closer to human-scale manipulation and long-duration industrial operation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The paper outlined best practices for responsibly using LCA data in the apparel and fashion industry, and Textile Exchange has implemented those protocols in this report.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cemetery was a communal space, yet each fence demarcated a private domain—my nature, my virtues, my gait, my mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Voyager 1 is nestled in the space demarcated by that stellar pyramid.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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