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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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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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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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Crossing the rubicon that Havel described, thinking and acting in ways consistent with one’s true self, involves blocking out the system of rewards and punishments that every society offers its members.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
In Microsoft’s early days, Bill Gates’ employees described him as overbearing and a workplace bully.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Williams previously described the injury as a bone bruise on his heel, which made tasks as simple as walking painful.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle, a side sleeper, loves her Helix Midnight Luxe, describing it as plush, comfortable, and body-contouring.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
In Microsoft’s early days, Bill Gates’ employees described him as overbearing and a workplace bully.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Williams previously described the injury as a bone bruise on his heel, which made tasks as simple as walking painful.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle, a side sleeper, loves her Helix Midnight Luxe, describing it as plush, comfortable, and body-contouring.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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The image depicted a snail in a business suit, seemingly a reference to Gary the Snail from Spongebob Squarepants, a television show for children.Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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Without many other examples to look to, these young women depicted their real-life shenanigans (with a little help from producers, of course) for an audience that didn’t just laugh at them but with them.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of economists view Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the standard measure of a country’s economic health, but simple logic tells those without PhDs that GDP is a monument to double counting that would cause even the most crooked of accountants to blanch.John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The client ended up being Joy Klein, who told Costanza to take a trip to Treasures 4 Teachers.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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Every object from Lindquist is made in their Rhode Island studio of artists and makers and is characterized by the timelessness and collaborative spirit of artisan craft.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Full House alum will portray law enforcement officer Lieutenant Bishop in the upcoming procedural drama On Call.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The new footage also offers glimpses of Superman’s civilian persona, Clark Kent, bustling into the offices of the Daily Planet, as well as his colleague Lois Lane (portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan) and nemesis Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult).Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The new moon in Sagittarius on December 1 could also ignite fresh inspiration for your creative projects and personal passions and remind you that not all achievements are work related.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Other income was $43,000, compared to $55,000 in the previous year, due to a lower cash balance and related lower interest income.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Human technology and art are two institutions that are defined by their ability to surprise us.C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Should there be laws about how AI purposes are defined, instilled, maintained, and overhauled (see my analysis of the legal facets of AI, at the link here)?Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The potential financial losses revealed in this lawsuit are substantial, illustrated by the tenuous position of key players like Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick, along with the sponsorship of Monster Energy.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The timing and rapid pace of these announcements—particularly in light of Google's competing releases—illustrates the intensifying competition in AI development.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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The first film recounts the Battle of Thermopylae during the Greco-Persian Wars, where King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) of Sparta leads 300 of his finest warriors against the massive Persian army commanded by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro).Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Perry recounted a personal encounter with Lena King, one of the last surviving members of the 6888th, who was 99 years old at the time and home on hospice.Gayle King, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Describe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/describe. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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