1
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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2
as in depicting
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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3
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
Clark, a DFLer, served the Minnesota House from 1981 until her retirement in 2019, representing part of south Minneapolis.
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
That proposal drew opposition from unions and associations representing teachers and school employees.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Kathleen Hartnett of Cooley LLP, representing Hecox, countered that Supreme Court precedent is in Hecox’s favor.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2026
Two groups—one representing doctors, the other representing medical researchers—are each fighting over the same oranges.
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Forbestv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Over the past year, the Army has engaged investors, infrastructure funds, energy developers, manufacturers, technology firms, and financial institutions representing hundreds of billions of dollars in investment capacity.
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Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Members of Congress representing south Texas intervened with federal officials.
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Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The prize is a bracelet with various charms representing FIFA competitors and their host countries.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Earlier in the week, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is also representing the family, called for an immediate release of body cam footage from the fatal shooting.
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Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
That proposal drew opposition from unions and associations representing teachers and school employees.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Kathleen Hartnett of Cooley LLP, representing Hecox, countered that Supreme Court precedent is in Hecox’s favor.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2026
Two groups—one representing doctors, the other representing medical researchers—are each fighting over the same oranges.
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Forbestv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Over the past year, the Army has engaged investors, infrastructure funds, energy developers, manufacturers, technology firms, and financial institutions representing hundreds of billions of dollars in investment capacity.
—
Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Members of Congress representing south Texas intervened with federal officials.
—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The prize is a bracelet with various charms representing FIFA competitors and their host countries.
—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Earlier in the week, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is also representing the family, called for an immediate release of body cam footage from the fatal shooting.
—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representing
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Scientists think this macromolecular (meaning large) complex carbon, could hold evidence that ancient microbial life once existed in the same sedimentary material, according to one new paper describing these observations.
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Crane offered a similar read, describing the collection as both new and familiar — the kind of pieces that could believably have been thrifted from a Venice Beach shop, even as fabrications like Terry and slub cotton give them a softer, more contemporary hand.
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The biggest of these controversies erupted in April after the president shared a post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, amid his feud with Pope Leo XIV.
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The masks are often vibrant and colorful but sometimes intimidating, depicting superheroes, animals or other symbolic figures.
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Buddhists believe elephants are Buddha-like, symbolizing patience, wisdom and enlightenment.
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One design change symbolizing this connection between what has come before and what lies ahead is the redesign of an iconic KVIFF space.
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White added some thoughts about focusing in on people, characterizing what often happens in collaborations.
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Supporters of the high-earner tax for public education have been quick to stress it’s been in place for more than a decade, characterizing any rollback of it as a tax cut for the wealthy.
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Rather than acknowledging the reckless play that earned her suspension, Thomas immediately shifted the focus to herself, portraying her punishment, rather than the hit on Clark, as the real injustice.
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Jaafar spoke about portraying the King of Pop, who’s also his uncle, in the film.
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Look for flattering lengths, breathable fabrics, and waist-defining details.
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The last week has seen frenzy spill over for what will be an era-defining, royal-level wedding.
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“Representing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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