- present tense form of define (3rd person singular).
defines
Example Sentences
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He lives by a warrior code that defines nobility by bravery and sacrifice in action.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
September’s expiration is often volatile, as the worst corrections historically occur in October—and fear of falling defines September.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
The US Climate Prediction Center defines a strong El Niño as sea surface temperatures in the central tropical Pacific +1.5C above the long term average.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
The measure defines a big institutional investor as an entity that controls 350 homes or more, and its definition of a single-family home includes duplexes along with traditional detached houses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
“Anyway, Chris,” Seven says, “DeVante’s got a point. What makes his name or our names any less normal than yours? Who or what defines ‘normal’ to you?
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
