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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account
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as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
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as in to portray
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depict
This depicts life in a Syrian village through a complex family drama.
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Eighteen months later, that interaction was depicted in a New York Times bombshell report in a far more sinister light.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
This 2011 painting by Mr. Carter depicts the house in an unusual blanket of snow.
—Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
His breakout album, good kid m.A.A.d city depicted being corrupted by an unforgiving environment.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Eighteen months later, that interaction was depicted in a New York Times bombshell report in a far more sinister light.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
This 2011 painting by Mr. Carter depicts the house in an unusual blanket of snow.
—Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
His breakout album, good kid m.A.A.d city depicted being corrupted by an unforgiving environment.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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But the company is also standing behind its decision to roll out the app this week, basically describing it as a rough patch that will, in theory, lead to a much better experience for everyone down the line.Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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Leaders of the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys extremist groups were convicted of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors described as plots to use violence to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Trump, the Republican incumbent, to Biden.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Low-oxalate diets have been considered in treating vulvodynia, a chronic condition characterized by pain or discomfort in the vulva.Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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The world of top management is characterized by complexity and high expectations.ESMT Berlin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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As the Tony winner took her final bow, the Greatest Showman star was there to capture it all — alongside acting legend Carol Burnett, who portrayed Foster's character in the original production of the show.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Actor, writer, director Keller Fornes, who portrayed Griffin in Great American Family‘s County Rescue series, has died.Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, Dr. Emmanuel Hostin, who owns an orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in New York, is being sued on claims of fraud by American Transit, an insurance company mainly representing rideshare drivers.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Depict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depict. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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