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as in describing
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 characterizing
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 portraying
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depicting
Carrillo also brought a baseball and a trading card depicting one of his favorite players.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The jury, which includes both film and science professionals, presents the award to an outstanding feature film focusing on science or technology as a theme or depicting a scientist, engineer, or mathematician as a major character.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
These items include personally identifying information of the victims, victims' medical files, images depicting child pornography, information related to ongoing cases and any images depicting death or abuse.
—James Hill, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
In May 2025, Fadich posted a graphic on Instagram depicting a gun pointed directly at Mace’s face.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The exhibit includes 22 of her paintings depicting worship, work and community.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Both Sweeney and Martin fittingly posed for photos inside the ring, with one shot depicting the actress in a plunging, corseted metallic dress featuring a subtle mermaid skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
British law prohibits distribution of deepfake imagery depicting adults.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The jury, which includes both film and science professionals, presents the award to an outstanding feature film focusing on science or technology as a theme or depicting a scientist, engineer, or mathematician as a major character.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
These items include personally identifying information of the victims, victims' medical files, images depicting child pornography, information related to ongoing cases and any images depicting death or abuse.
—James Hill, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
In May 2025, Fadich posted a graphic on Instagram depicting a gun pointed directly at Mace’s face.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The exhibit includes 22 of her paintings depicting worship, work and community.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Both Sweeney and Martin fittingly posed for photos inside the ring, with one shot depicting the actress in a plunging, corseted metallic dress featuring a subtle mermaid skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
British law prohibits distribution of deepfake imagery depicting adults.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicting
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The paper describing the system has been published in the journal Radiation Measurements, and is open access so that others may benefit from the findings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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But O'Hara said he's seen no evidence that Pretti brandished a weapon, describing him as someone who appeared to be lawfully recording law enforcement activity while legally carrying a firearm.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Conservatives, currently led by Kemi Badenoch, slammed Braverman following her defection, characterizing her as an inevitable turncoat and questioning her mental faculties.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors reportedly investigated federal contractors that consider diversity, characterizing such initiatives as fraud.—
Spencer Overton,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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Even the most inspirational films about growing up in the inner-city have a tendency to look down on their subjects, portraying them as characters to be rescued or redeemed.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Later in her career, Wendel also stepped into voice acting, portraying Aunt Grizelda in the film adaptation of The Lorax.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ban also potentially strengthens the cartels by giving them another revenue stream that is not a high priority for the United States government, because vapes are still legal there, said Alejandro Rosario, a lawyer representing many vape shops.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located inside the park as well, and the whole family can add to a day at the beach with a visit to its Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility and outdoor aquariums representing different Southeast Florida marine habitats.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Depicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicting. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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