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as in traces
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 describes
to mark the limits of
the river defines the town on the south
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as in characterizes
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 specifies
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 defines
The latest example defines Hartford in a way that exudes quality and travels well; very well, in fact.
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Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Whether mentoring rising entrepreneurs or speaking at industry conferences, DJ's dedication to helping others achieve their goals defines his approach to business.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
The weather service defines an enhanced risk as, compared to a slight risk, an area of greater severe storm coverage with varying levels of intensity.
—Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Meet The Customers So, what exactly defines these new pragmatic consumers?
—Thai Son Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) defines what open source is.
—Vincent Danen, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Transportation Department defines chronic delays as flights flown at least 10 times a month that arrive more than 30 minutes late more than 50 percent of the time, The New York Times wrote.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
All told, there are some 1057 particles making up the Sun, with right around 10% of those particles present in the fusion region that defines the Sun’s core.
—Big Think, 2 Jan. 2025
Part of this is getting at how the company defines good.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Whether mentoring rising entrepreneurs or speaking at industry conferences, DJ's dedication to helping others achieve their goals defines his approach to business.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
The weather service defines an enhanced risk as, compared to a slight risk, an area of greater severe storm coverage with varying levels of intensity.
—Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Meet The Customers So, what exactly defines these new pragmatic consumers?
—Thai Son Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) defines what open source is.
—Vincent Danen, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Transportation Department defines chronic delays as flights flown at least 10 times a month that arrive more than 30 minutes late more than 50 percent of the time, The New York Times wrote.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
All told, there are some 1057 particles making up the Sun, with right around 10% of those particles present in the fusion region that defines the Sun’s core.
—Big Think, 2 Jan. 2025
Part of this is getting at how the company defines good.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defines
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Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This supports the likelihood that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Police Department describes Rise as a unique program that provides an opportunity for participants to give back to the community through community service while embracing accountability and growth.—
Campbell Roper,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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The result is a balance between functionality and style, which also characterizes his work as a fashion designer.—
Iñaki Laguardia,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2024
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The guide characterizes Cariño as a Mexican and contemporary restaurant, where Chef Norman Fenton’s team offers a tasting menu of tacos with a modernist approach.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Dec. 2024
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The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Moore and Harris signed a Memorandum of Understanding that specifies the franchise’s community and re-developmental responsibilities if the Commanders move to another property outside the state.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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The county’s long-term Tourism Master Plan, which outlines a 20-year vision for sustainable tourism development, aims to retain the growth experienced during the years after the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building on that momentum.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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In this political analysis, Carter — who paved the way for the Camp David Accords — outlines the historical and religious context behind the conflict and tensions in the Middle East.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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King So portrays May Tao, a local journalist with a healthy distrust of the Wausau Police who harbors big secrets of her own.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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People suggest fixing the shortfall in funding for Social Security benefits by getting rid of the wage cap — the cap limits the amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (in 2025 the limit will be $176,100).—
Brian J. O’Connor,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback Justin Herbert doesn't have the strongest offensive weapons in his arsenal, which at times, limits the passing game.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The 1974 budget act that currently governs the process has never worked, and Congress has never actually passed an entire budget on time according to its rules.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Dec. 2024
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The law governs the process between Election Day and Inauguration Day.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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