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as in describing
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the writer of the magazine article represented the students at the academy as a bunch of spoiled brats
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as in depicting
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolizing
to serve as a material counterpart of
this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth
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Recent Examples of representing
Fisher Flores, legal director of the American Bar Association’s ProBar project, said that this year the organization has worked on eight habeas corpus petitions representing children who have been held in federal custody for an average of 225 days.
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The other three are at-large members representing all county residents.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Public opinion strongly supports maintaining birthright citizenship, with 69% of voters in a recent poll supporting automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, representing a significant increase from 45% support two decades earlier.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Attorneys representing the president did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday morning.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers group representing studios and streamers, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
The civil rights lawyers representing the detainees in the lawsuit had argued that attorneys could not simply show up unannounced during visitation hours at the facility, a policy available at other immigration detention centers.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The two high-profile law firms representing Doe, Boies Schiller Flexner and Edwards Henderson, could be entitled to up to 30% of the settlement.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The other three are at-large members representing all county residents.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Public opinion strongly supports maintaining birthright citizenship, with 69% of voters in a recent poll supporting automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, representing a significant increase from 45% support two decades earlier.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Attorneys representing the president did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday morning.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers group representing studios and streamers, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
The civil rights lawyers representing the detainees in the lawsuit had argued that attorneys could not simply show up unannounced during visitation hours at the facility, a policy available at other immigration detention centers.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The two high-profile law firms representing Doe, Boies Schiller Flexner and Edwards Henderson, could be entitled to up to 30% of the settlement.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representing
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In the interview, describing the early moments of her mother’s absence, Guthrie explained the array of terrifying thoughts that occurred to her and to her siblings.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates later designated it a terrorist organization, describing it as a threat to national stability, while Bahrain adopted a similar stance.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Little touches include a selection of books focused on native flora and fauna and art depicting local landscapes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now some Republicans are depicting the No Kings movement as a band of radicals, out of step with mainstream political opinion.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pickles were often prepared as offerings during religious festivals, symbolizing prosperity and the nurturing of the human spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The notion of characterizing such a move as anything more than penalizing the public — which is finally balking at more taxation — is nonsense.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Analysts at Mizuho, for example, urged investors not to overreact, characterizing the move as typical profit-taking after a strong rally.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Laina Morris, for instance, has tried to move on from the image of her grinning, bug-eyed face that became a popular meme portraying her as an overly protective and clingy girlfriend.—
Ben Pettis,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Astor family were the defining dynasty of New York's Gilded Age, and that spirit of grandeur and meticulous hosting has traveled with the brand ever since.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dowd returns to her career-defining role as Aunt Lydia, who is now the leader of the school where Agnes and Daisy are students.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Representing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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