1
as in to depict
to give a representation or account of in words
he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could
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2
as in to tell
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
a biography of Washington that describes the decisive Battle of Yorktown at great length
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3
as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
how would you describe the Inupiat people you encountered in Alaska?
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Recent Examples of describe
During the interview, Woods described his company’s services and Omega wrote an article on its website highlighting the interview.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But beyond noting that the case was closed, the report blacks out all the details describing the event.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
Seeing the devastation for the first time is difficult to describe: a sense of pain, heartbreak and disbelief.
—Cara Owsley, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
This differs significantly from the focus of previous research, says Chunlei Guo, co-author of a study describing the breakthrough published in the journal Light: Science and Applications.
—New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But beyond noting that the case was closed, the report blacks out all the details describing the event.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
Seeing the devastation for the first time is difficult to describe: a sense of pain, heartbreak and disbelief.
—Cara Owsley, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
This differs significantly from the focus of previous research, says Chunlei Guo, co-author of a study describing the breakthrough published in the journal Light: Science and Applications.
—New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for describe
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The eyewitness, according to Fox, also heard a racial slur by one of the White people before the events depicted in the video.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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The heartfelt lyrics poignantly articulate the slow fading of their once bright connection, depicting the pain of watching a previously vibrant flame flicker and ultimately extinguish despite their sincere efforts to nurture and revive it over time.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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Deputy Police Chief Melissa Overton told the paper in an email that the policy was outdated and in the process of being updated.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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And during August budget hearings, several department heads told councilors that hiring for specialized roles would be much easier if not for the residency requirement.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Aug. 2025
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These typically include high-mountain zones above tree line, alpine environments inhabited by delicate and slow-growing flora, and deserts and other arid places characterized by low soil moisture.—
B. Derrick Taff,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
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The outcome is work characterized by both architectural elegance and enduring performance.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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On the second floor, CNC plywood lines the walls, giving a warm feel while also portraying a working theme.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The series has already been renewed for a second season, and there are certainly key moments in the characters’ lives not yet portrayed on screen — Naomi’s death from COVID, which looms over the last episode in particular, and Avi’s divorce, most notably.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
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The move may indeed change how publishers and AI platforms relate, and re-inform digital media economics.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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After that, Lisa, Larsa, and Cult Jam apparently started screaming at each other in the elevator about something Jody related, which the cameras didn’t pick up.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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In a sport often defined by early prodigies and immediate stars, his story is refreshingly different.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Shane Bieber was always the acquisition that would define the Toronto Blue Jays’ trade deadline.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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For example, as illustrated in my analysis here, after accounting for market volatility, generating nearly $500,000 a year in pre-tax income for 45 years would require a $15,000,000 starting retirement portfolio.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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And Breakfast No one’s experience better illustrates Harrisonburg’s magnetic pull than that of Becca and Joel Graham.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Teammate Greg Kuhl, writing about the incident in the Franklin (Kentucky) Favorite, recounted Meeler's final pitch.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Emily Deschanel's Bones costars are recounting the actress' fondness for singing show tunes on set.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Describe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/describe. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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