describe

Example Sentences

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After a few short weeks, multiple New York Times columnists used the word “quagmire” to describe Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The astronauts have had geology training in order to be able to photograph and describe lunar features, including ancient lava flows and impact craters.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

He did describe the situation on the frontline as "stable", with small territorial gains in places and losses elsewhere, and suggested the threat of a major Russian breakthrough had receded.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Economists have long employed an alphabet’s worth of shapes to describe the U.S. economy, whether it’s an E, K, W, U, L or V. But what are the implications of an E-shaped economy in 2026?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I describe my dream about the cave and how I have a feeling that it’s related to the volcano and Roho’s colony.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas