1
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account
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as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
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as in to portray
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depict
The fourth episode depicts him as a negligent and emotionally abusive lover to Satan, further connecting him to the show’s previous portrayals of Saddam Hussein.
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Nick Marx, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
In June, the musician shared a video depicting an ICE raid in the Puerto Rican city of Carolina to his 49 million followers on Instagram.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
The Cibeles fountain in central Madrid depicts the Phrygian deity Cybele and is where Real Madrid celebrate their greatest triumphs.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Nick Marx, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
In June, the musician shared a video depicting an ICE raid in the Puerto Rican city of Carolina to his 49 million followers on Instagram.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
The Cibeles fountain in central Madrid depicts the Phrygian deity Cybele and is where Real Madrid celebrate their greatest triumphs.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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But the shift may be broader, as newsrooms both describe a cultural shift and, at least in some cases, embody it.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The panel studying those cases released a report last year describing how the state child welfare agency missed warning signs and failed to protect dozens of children from dying of the illicit drug.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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In an essay published in Vogue, longtime magazine editor Anna Wintour characterized Armani as a steely, dedicated and, above all, innovative force in the fashion industry.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a 69-page ruling, Judge Edward Chen of the Northern District of California characterized the decision of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to end TPS for Haiti and Venezuela as capricious, arbitrary and beyond the scope of her authority.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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While some Hamas apologists have portrayed the word as benign, its real meaning is undeniably violent — and not just for Israelis.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, they’re portrayed as heroic trials of love, requiring sacrifice, trust and resilience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Qassam’s popularity represented a shift in Mandate Arab politics, signaling discontent with the status quo.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Keegan Bradley is currently shouldering the immense pressure of representing American golf, a burden that will only intensify as the Ryder Cup draws near.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Depict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depict. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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