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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
Additionally, Apollo incorporates an Advanced Force Control Architecture and defines safety zones for enhanced operational safety.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
This is quite a departure from the more darker vibe that defines the last generation of Vegas hotel designs.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This, more than isolated battles, is what defines a world war.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
One thing that defines theater-kid energy in my mind is using artifice to get to an emotional honesty.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
What defines him in the game is his obsession with his work.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
An agile skills framework that defines expectations using skills, which then becomes the new currency for talent mobility.
—Tonushree Mondal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In a time when rapid change defines the world, the need for forward-thinking leadership is more urgent than ever, especially in the nonprofit sector.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The National Weather Service defines lake effect snow as occurring when cold air, mostly from Canada, flows across the open waters of the Great Lakes.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
This is quite a departure from the more darker vibe that defines the last generation of Vegas hotel designs.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This, more than isolated battles, is what defines a world war.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
One thing that defines theater-kid energy in my mind is using artifice to get to an emotional honesty.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
What defines him in the game is his obsession with his work.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
An agile skills framework that defines expectations using skills, which then becomes the new currency for talent mobility.
—Tonushree Mondal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In a time when rapid change defines the world, the need for forward-thinking leadership is more urgent than ever, especially in the nonprofit sector.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The National Weather Service defines lake effect snow as occurring when cold air, mostly from Canada, flows across the open waters of the Great Lakes.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defines
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Ball traces Posen’s more glamorous turn to his having attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, and having a friend circle that included Schnabel and Claire Danes.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both are strong indications that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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With an unwavering hand, the author describes their plight and their humanity.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kelly describes a telling example of flexibility in action.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 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 Tennessee law, adopted in 2023, prohibits young people from using hormones and puberty blockers for gender transition care that most leading medical organizations say are safe and effective, but that the state characterizes as unproven and risky.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Replace your carbon monoxide alarm every five to six years or as the manufacturer specifies.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
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As for where that money is coming from, the report outlines three major categories.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sustainability is also a growing concern for Mount Gay, and Branker outlines several steps the distillery has taken to reduce its environmental impact.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The actress, who portrays Bob Dylan’s girlfriend in James Mangold’s new biopic, walked the red carpet in a sleek Gucci gown with crystal embellishments.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In this film, Rebel Ridge actor Aaron Pierre portrays a young Mufasa, who strikes up a friendship and brotherly bond with the lion Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr), who later becomes Scar.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Relying on large battery storage continues to be a challenge facing sustainable energy sources, which limits scalability and is impractical in smaller areas.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, understanding the science that governs quarks is important for grasping the fundamental principles of matter, the forces that hold nuclei together, and the processes that shape the universe.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, which governs the International Criminal Court, previously announced plans for an external investigation into the allegations but has not disclosed who will lead the inquiry.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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