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as in depicts
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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as in tells
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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as in characterizes
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 describes
This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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
The report describes that authorities continued to observe the property through aerial surveillance.
—Kfox Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
The Starbase petition describes a community of around 500 current inhabitants, including at least 219 primary residents and more than 100 children, in an area at the very end of State Highway 4 by Boca Chica Beach, where SpaceX launches many of its rockets.
—J. David Goodman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Lahar describes a remarkable resilience in how people adapt to crisis conditions.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Friedman describes his first in-person meeting with co-leader Meqbil in Nicosia, Cyprus as transformative and reflected on a pivotal moment for the organization when hosting their cohort in Nicosia.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Lively’s lawsuit describes a meeting attended by numerous people involved in the movie and by Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, in which Baldoni was ordered to reign in his behavior.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Thomas describes Lola’s as approachable and affordable with beautiful dishes but without any fussiness or stuffiness.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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
The report describes that authorities continued to observe the property through aerial surveillance.
—Kfox Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
The Starbase petition describes a community of around 500 current inhabitants, including at least 219 primary residents and more than 100 children, in an area at the very end of State Highway 4 by Boca Chica Beach, where SpaceX launches many of its rockets.
—J. David Goodman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Lahar describes a remarkable resilience in how people adapt to crisis conditions.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Friedman describes his first in-person meeting with co-leader Meqbil in Nicosia, Cyprus as transformative and reflected on a pivotal moment for the organization when hosting their cohort in Nicosia.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Lively’s lawsuit describes a meeting attended by numerous people involved in the movie and by Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, in which Baldoni was ordered to reign in his behavior.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Thomas describes Lola’s as approachable and affordable with beautiful dishes but without any fussiness or stuffiness.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for describes
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This depicts life in a Syrian village through a complex family drama.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Created in the 1890s, the piece depicts a man and two women, one old and one young.—
Julia Binswanger,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
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By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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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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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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Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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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
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The latest example defines Hartford in a way that exudes quality and travels well; very well, in fact.—
Bernard Kavaler,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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This selection, on the other hand, illustrates the top of his range.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The passing network below illustrates how Guardiola’s two wingers were isolated, missing overlapping runs from a full-back and with their No 10s getting man-marked out of the game.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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For fans of the artist, famous for his collaborations with Nike as well as his modern art sculptures, this watch represents a rare opportunity to be a part of the art itself through wear.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2024
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This bezel has made an appearance in aluminum and ceramic in the intervening years, and still represents the cornerstone look that defines the collection.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2024
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In the film, the monkey has Williams’s own eyes, and while the actor Jonno Davies provides the monkey’s motion capture and voice acting, the singer himself narrates the story.—
Simran Hans,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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At the end of the season 5B finale, Elsa Dutton (voiced by Isabel May, who narrates both Yellowstone prequel series 1883 and 1923), made a voice cameo return to say that the Duttons had been there for seven generations.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Dec. 2024
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