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represented

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verb

past tense of represent
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as in described
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 symbolized
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 represented
Adjective
Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color. Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Gerlach and Paul Brutoco of Engel & Völkers listed the home, while Adriana Farfan of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 In support of the state, Heath and his sister are represented in a friend-of-the-court brief filed by a legal team affiliated with the Sabin Center, along with local attorneys. Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026 Well over $100 million of the settlement money will go to the plaintiff law firms that have represented Purdue victims through the bankruptcy and to cover the cost of running the trust. Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Across the week, a wide range of global scenes are represented through collaborations with leading curators and platforms. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Scott, a Democrat who represented parts of metro Atlanta for more than two decades, died earlier this week at the age of 80. Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Pascal is represented by CAA and Jackoway Austen. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026 It is listed for $650,000 and is represented by Lindsey Niarhakos of RE/MAX One. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026 Brandi Rhodes is represented by AKA Talent Agency and Prototype Talent Agency. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
Adjective
  • Experts on domestic violence say that cases in which survivors kill their abusers often look different from typical self-defense cases, which hinge on an obvious, imminent danger, like a drawn weapon.
    Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The Florida man murdered two women, but instead of scaring away future relationship prospects, women online only became more drawn to his charming persona and boyish good looks.
    Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Angels shortstop Zach Neto did precisely what Cora described.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Evelyn, a migrant from the Philippines who slept in the bus station with her children during the war, described how, in an industry as intimate as caregiving, working with elderly people who struggle to make it to a shelter, workers can feel pressured to stay in the building during an attack.
    Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • However, one past accuser had previously reached a settlement with the estate that guaranteed he could never be depicted in future commercial projects.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Previous versions of the script depicted the case against the singer as being a shakedown, according to The New York Times.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps some of it is the yawning gap beween promise and reality, symbolized by Altman himself.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The cuttlefish bone, meanwhile, symbolized the bird that had literally flown the coop.
    Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Eshay described the crosswalks as more than painted pavement, calling them a point of pride for the community.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The result was a catalog of over 75,000 phases, each characterized by a slightly different way that the water molecules could fit together when subjected to a different combination of temperature and pressure.
    Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The manifesto characterized his targets as rapists and pedophiles.
    Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • All four of the Jewish characters in the play are portrayed by Jewish actors.
    David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • And Michael Jackson’s former manager, John Branca, who also serves as co-executive producer, is laughably portrayed as the film’s white savior.
    Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Reaves’ return would be a boost in a series that has become defined by injuries.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year’s preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling short and a heightened sense of urgency that defined every decision.
    Bob Tripi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

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