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as in characterizes
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the writer of the magazine article represented the students at the academy as a bunch of spoiled brats
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as in depicts
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolizes
to serve as a material counterpart of
this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth
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Recent Examples of represents
Their entry into the conflict represents an escalation that could further destabilize the region and global markets, observers note.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Recognized among RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Teams, Wright represents distinguished properties in Frisco and Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Judi Wright, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Each one of them represents not just an individual loss, but a loss to the industries that need their skill — and a nation that needs their productivity.
—Gregory Haile, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The addition of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are long-range strike-capable weapons, represents a measured change in Japan’s defense posture, prompting neighboring countries to monitor developments more closely.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Twenty percent to 25% of the operating cost for a long-haul trucker is fuel, said Greg Fulton, the president of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, which represents more than 500 trucking companies in the state.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold represents Google's most significant hardware leap yet, featuring the next-gen Tensor G5 chip and the largest screen ever put on a Pixel.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Just quickly, the buffalo represents respect.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Randolph said that a new shelter represents a better Gary — a city of compassion, responsibility and progress.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Recognized among RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Teams, Wright represents distinguished properties in Frisco and Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Judi Wright, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Each one of them represents not just an individual loss, but a loss to the industries that need their skill — and a nation that needs their productivity.
—Gregory Haile, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The addition of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are long-range strike-capable weapons, represents a measured change in Japan’s defense posture, prompting neighboring countries to monitor developments more closely.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Twenty percent to 25% of the operating cost for a long-haul trucker is fuel, said Greg Fulton, the president of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, which represents more than 500 trucking companies in the state.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold represents Google's most significant hardware leap yet, featuring the next-gen Tensor G5 chip and the largest screen ever put on a Pixel.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Just quickly, the buffalo represents respect.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Randolph said that a new shelter represents a better Gary — a city of compassion, responsibility and progress.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
Verb
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Other weirdness characterizes the city’s plan beginning with the decision to put a tourism agency, Choose Chicago, in charge.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Even preschoolers there are taught to spot the online disinformation that characterizes 21st-century hybrid warfare.—
Liam Denning,
Bloomberg,
12 Mar. 2026
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Picasso created the work, which depicts the assault on Guernica, in 1937 for the Spanish Pavilion at the Paris Universal Exposition.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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The first piece inside the galleries, a 1967 painting by the German artist Maina-Miriam Munsky, depicts a schematic outline of a cube struggling to contain a mass of dreamy flesh.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In fact, according to the real meaning behind Easter colors, the color white symbolizes purity, grace, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the culmination of the Easter season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Reflecting that shift, Equal Pay Day — which symbolizes how many more days into the year women have to work for their earnings to catch up with men — was Thursday, falling a day later than in 2025.—
Alexandra Olson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The post, shared by Reddit user No-Street-6651, describes a multi-stage interview process that included three rounds of interviews and a detailed six-page project for a marketing brand manager position.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bourne is the chair of the Yolo County’s chapter of Moms for Liberty, a nonprofit that describes itself as advocating for parental rights.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The film also marks the screen debut of Mark Merphy, who portrays Nelson as a young man in flashback.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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Playing alongside Clarence Muse, who portrays a tenant farmer, Fetchit was cast as the clichéd buffoon, lazy and happy-go-lucky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The kind that defines his game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Among them have been intrepid, talented chefs, undeterred by the cold, who have slowly but surely created a remarkably diverse food scene, using the agricultural bounty that defines the region.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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