1
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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2
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
Graphic surveillance video depicting the deadly incident was shown repeatedly during the 2022 civil trial held in a Compton courtroom.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Numerous other photos depict a home in disarray with various items and belongings strewn about in what appears to resemble hoarding conditions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
The Team is depicted as unfairly charging the plaintiffs more and restraining the open marketplace for resales.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Just a few weeks before his death, Kilmer posted an Instagram video depicting him wearing his Batman mask alongside artist and musician David Choe.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Numerous other photos depict a home in disarray with various items and belongings strewn about in what appears to resemble hoarding conditions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
The Team is depicted as unfairly charging the plaintiffs more and restraining the open marketplace for resales.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Just a few weeks before his death, Kilmer posted an Instagram video depicting him wearing his Batman mask alongside artist and musician David Choe.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Several Idaho Latinos described listening to Reggaeton music since childhood with family and friends.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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Cold Creek was planted in the 1970s and exists as one of the state’s oldest vineyards; its fruit is characterized by ripe fruit intensity which the winery balances by picking the grapes over a four week period to showcase varying sweetness levels for a complex palate in flavor and structure.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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While central New South Wales is now characterized by plains and plateaus, during the Miocene, the region was surrounded by lush rainforests, according to the study.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles The Newfound Fervor for Indigenous Art Masks Thorny Questions MoMA Made a Solid Choice for Its Next Director, But Not an Inspiring One One segment portrays a church set ablaze, with Sámi protesters holding wooden spears at a group of Norwegian settlers in retreat.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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During her time in WWE, Barbie Blank portrayed Kelly Kelly.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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WilmerHale's lawsuit said the White House is retaliating against it for representing the Democratic National Committee, the campaigns of Democratic politicians Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and for suing the administration this year over its firing of several inspectors general.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek has reached out to the legal team representing Trump's presidential campaign for comment via email on Thursday.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Depict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depict. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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