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as in characterizes
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 depicts
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolizes
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 represents
Mendoza represents a fundamental (and drastic) upgrade at QB.
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Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The loss of Kidal represents a significant blow to Russia’s credibility in Mali, where the military junta has relied on mercenaries to combat Islamic extremism.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
This year’s Fellowship cohort represents school districts across 10 states, collectively supporting nearly 1,000 schools and more than 567,000 students.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This represents a fundamental policy shift — one that removes a critical conservation tool and sets a troubling precedent for the future.
—Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Analysts warn that this kind of deployment represents a structural shift.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The Texas attorney general’s office, which represents TDCJ in the case, did not respond to multiple requests for comment or questions about the plaintiffs’ allegations.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Adams serves as the president of SMART 1741, which represents bus drivers and staff in San Francisco and San Mateo schools, according to her campaign website.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Malliotakis represents Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn in Congress.
—Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The loss of Kidal represents a significant blow to Russia’s credibility in Mali, where the military junta has relied on mercenaries to combat Islamic extremism.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
This year’s Fellowship cohort represents school districts across 10 states, collectively supporting nearly 1,000 schools and more than 567,000 students.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This represents a fundamental policy shift — one that removes a critical conservation tool and sets a troubling precedent for the future.
—Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Analysts warn that this kind of deployment represents a structural shift.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The Texas attorney general’s office, which represents TDCJ in the case, did not respond to multiple requests for comment or questions about the plaintiffs’ allegations.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Adams serves as the president of SMART 1741, which represents bus drivers and staff in San Francisco and San Mateo schools, according to her campaign website.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Malliotakis represents Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn in Congress.
—Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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But no such device exists for the way Trump characterizes it — at least not when math is done correctly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The author characterizes Huntington Beach itself as an inherently self-aggrandizing, wealthy coastal enclave unrepresentative of broader California concerns, dismissing the notion that this affluent beach town should serve as a model for statewide governance or the state’s future direction.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The painting, a collaboration between the Glenview Art League, residents and Chicago artist Anne Farley Gaines, depicts a bridge on the North Branch of the Chicago River and will run parallel to the river.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Degrees of estrangement are common in dysfunctional families, and this book depicts their slippery, progressive nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The brand name represents a bull (toro), which symbolizes strength and charging forward.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The diamond symbolizes strength, clarity, and enduring love.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Playing a young Michael is Juliano Krue Valdi, while Colman Domingo portrays patriarch Joe Jackson, who managed Michael and his brothers in the Jackson 5, and daughters Rebbie Jackson, La Toya Jackson and Janet Jackson.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, portrays Michael Jackson in his acting debut, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as parents, Joe and Katherine.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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What defines Canneseries today?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Long hours remain one of the biggest and most measurable culprits, with the report saying 35% of workers globally work more than 48 hours a week—occupational-health research often defines long working hours as 55 hours or more a week.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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