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as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the man's roly-poly shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire
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as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words
the story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that immigrants feel upon their arrival in a strange country
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Recent Examples of delineates
There is an unmarked though unmistakable border that delineates passage into a different ecosystem, a different landscape, a different experience of being within the land.
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Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The 323-foot fly ball came down and hit the pole on the black line that delineates between a ball being out of the park or in play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Specific Solutions The paper delineates specific solutions that collectively could swiftly enhance EU economic growth and international competitiveness.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And, without needing to preach, Preparation for the Next Life delineates the limits of immigrants reaching for solidarity from white Americans who may be experiencing their own hardships, but who are never going to be in danger of being deported.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The 323-foot fly ball came down and hit the pole on the black line that delineates between a ball being out of the park or in play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Specific Solutions The paper delineates specific solutions that collectively could swiftly enhance EU economic growth and international competitiveness.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And, without needing to preach, Preparation for the Next Life delineates the limits of immigrants reaching for solidarity from white Americans who may be experiencing their own hardships, but who are never going to be in danger of being deported.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineates
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The case traces back to April 2025, when the Justice Department initiated compliance reviews of Harvard’s undergraduate, law, and medical school admissions programs.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Shot in high-contrast black and white with obsessive attention to design, the film traces the unavoidable costs imposed on a family for the fleeting brush with artistic transcendence, however sporadic.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Frankenstein is nominated for nine Oscars, the bulk of which highlight its decadent design, all rooted in the kind of deep, immersive research that Deverell describes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a Federal Communications Commission application, SpaceX describes how the centers would transmit the data via optical, or laser, signals to the Starlink network for transmission to the ground while the entire system is in a low orbit roughly 300 miles to 1,200 miles above Earth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The legislation defines crimes such as bank robberies and the use of violence to dominate territories or economic activities, with sentences reaching up to 66 years.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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That calculation, Israeli analysts say, defines the red line.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cover, designed by Bravo student Adrian Lopez, depicts a tree wrapping around the spine.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Directed by Brett Ratner, Melania depicts the First Lady’s life in the 20 days before his re-election.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Through documentary works and material, the exhibition outlines the complex interplay between traditional Chinese philosophies and the new worldview forged by intelligent machines.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the American health care system isn't set up to help people get through it, Mauldin outlines in the book, by way of inaccessible health care, lack of caregiver supports, expensive treatments and an overall de-valuing of sick people and those with disabilities.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Famine report portrays a grim picture In recent months, Kordofan has become a flashpoint in the war and the army managed to break the RSF siege of two major cities in the region earlier this year.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Famine report portrays a grim picture In recent months, Kordofan has become a tinderbox in the war, and the army managed to break the RSF siege of two major cities in the region earlier this year.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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