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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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The Iranian military statement described Israel's warplanes as firing lightweight missiles at a distance of 62 miles from the Iranian border.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Building on a past analysis of the first firefly species identified from that era, initially described in 2015, a separate team of scientists investigated another 99 million-year-old firefly trapped in tree resin.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Harris’s novel, however, features an Italian main character: Cardinal Jacopo Lomeli, who is 75 years old and described as being a bit frailer than Fiennes’ more energetic depiction.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Kohr conducted the autopsies on the teens on Feb. 15, 2017, and described the injuries that likely killed them.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Oct. 2024
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Building on a past analysis of the first firefly species identified from that era, initially described in 2015, a separate team of scientists investigated another 99 million-year-old firefly trapped in tree resin.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Harris’s novel, however, features an Italian main character: Cardinal Jacopo Lomeli, who is 75 years old and described as being a bit frailer than Fiennes’ more energetic depiction.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Kohr conducted the autopsies on the teens on Feb. 15, 2017, and described the injuries that likely killed them.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, the vote depicted in Conclave is a highly choreographed affair involving pageantry, secret ballots — and plenty of backstabbing.Eric Andersson, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Styled as Pac-Man, the figure is depicted on the verge of devouring a blue dot.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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If Trump wins with Congress split between parties, his ability to cut taxes for corporations and households could be stalled, Barraud told Business Insider.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Trump would have some latitude in setting and implementing tariffs, experts previously told ABC News.Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Drummond recently paired her two-toned jacket with skinny jeans, knee-high boots, and a trucker hat, but the style, characterized by its roomy pockets, relaxed fit, and sturdy material, proves to be a versatile piece for everyday use.Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Fashion executives characterized the new look as gorpcore, a combination of outdoor and city styling.David Moin, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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In short, Harris is a more interesting and idiosyncratic figure than he has been portrayed in some quarters.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Sidney’s best friend, the spunky Tatum Riley, was portrayed by Rose McGowan, who opted to dye her hair blonde to contrast Campbell's.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The pair was introduced by Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, who affectionately referred to Rowland as one of her bonus daughters, though the two are not biologically related.Mikelle Street, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
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Though not inherently related, some installments have had connections to previous Horror Story seasons, including the introduction of Rubber Woman to Murder House and the origin story of Coven‘s Spalding.Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2024
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Over the coming days, the owners of Four Seasons Total Landscaping did their patriotic duty and cashed in on their temporary notoriety, selling souvenirs to commemorate the fiasco; to Trump’s detractors, the debacle epitomized the clownish incompetence that had defined his presidency.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Billie Eilish’s music straddles the line between pop and rock, and much of her output is hard to define.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The recent disruptions at Seattle Airport further illustrate the stakes, as malicious actors continually probe for weaknesses in critical infrastructure.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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This rebound illustrates the persistent challenge of sustaining weight loss without continued treatment, suggesting long-term medication use may be essential to maintaining results.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Visser recounted the entire heist was recorded on security cameras.Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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To have a follower recount a feat of superhuman strength, or even an apparition, is hard for a layperson to fathom but has the advantage of having happened in the past and out of the view of nonbelievers.Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Describe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/describe. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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