as in represented
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as in described
to give a representation or account of in words
the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean
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as in tinted
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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Recent Examples of painted
Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Higher immigration painted a brighter picture that begins with the labor force.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Previously, Gerry had spent time decorating their yard with fanciful folk sculptures, including a bathtub painted to look like both a cow and a fighter plane, and also trying to preserve old buildings in town, but now his purpose narrowed.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
For the big wide shots, there's a set extension that is painted.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Today the city's ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the roof of a ticket office is painted with the shape of a massive blue and white shield.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
In the fourth quarter, the sections of the Horseshoe once painted in orange had largely emptied.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Martin Estrada has painted the case as part of a pattern of the Chinese government seeking to influence local officials who are not yet on the national stage — but could be soon.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Case hinges on how Americans buy groceries During the three-week trial in a Portland courtroom, the FTC and the companies painted differing views of the grocery market.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
It's been painted ice blue inside and out.
—Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Higher immigration painted a brighter picture that begins with the labor force.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Previously, Gerry had spent time decorating their yard with fanciful folk sculptures, including a bathtub painted to look like both a cow and a fighter plane, and also trying to preserve old buildings in town, but now his purpose narrowed.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
For the big wide shots, there's a set extension that is painted.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Today the city's ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the roof of a ticket office is painted with the shape of a massive blue and white shield.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
In the fourth quarter, the sections of the Horseshoe once painted in orange had largely emptied.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Martin Estrada has painted the case as part of a pattern of the Chinese government seeking to influence local officials who are not yet on the national stage — but could be soon.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Case hinges on how Americans buy groceries During the three-week trial in a Portland courtroom, the FTC and the companies painted differing views of the grocery market.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painted
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Those who knew Austin best described a legacy of public service and civil rights advocacy that spanned decades.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have described the murder as an act of terrorism, noting a notebook found on Mangione expressing hostility toward the health insurance industry.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Venus will be glimmering through your sign, heightening your charm and magnetism, so don’t be surprised if people become more drawn to your energy at this time.Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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This Summer Two years later, in 1928, Guston revived him across three issues as Snowball the Bell-Hop, this time sharply dressed, more deftly drawn, telling one-liners in his hotel uniform.Walker Mimms, New York Times, 4 June 2024
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Almost every glass window, which depicted the story of Christ, was gone.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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In court documents, NASCAR has depicted this arrangement as unfair and unlawful since 23XI Racing and Front Row obtain a status arguably superior to those of charter teams.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Costner portrayed the team’s coach Jim White, supplying them with confidence, determination and hope.Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The politician portrayed Waldo Johnston II, the father of spoiled rich kid Waldo Johnston III (Blake McIver Ewing).Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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These small, dimpled bumps look white, pink, or skin-colored.Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hotter and brighter than the sun The OGLE data revealed several objects in the LMC and SMC that brightened by between 10 and 20 times over the course of a few months.Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Between 2018 and 2020, for instance, the telescope spotted a slight color change in Saturn’s central band, which brightened by around 5 to 10 percent.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Painted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painted. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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