- present tense form of characterize (3rd person singular).
characterizes
Example Sentences
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“We do not believe the inquiry accurately characterizes our actions or practices and will cooperate through the appropriate process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Ms. Fernando, an environmental historian at Stony Brook University, writes about the encounters between what she characterizes as colonial and precolonial forms of knowledge during this period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Griffin’s countersuit claims that the classmate’s lawsuit characterizes her as “a fraud and a thief.”
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
The shares have since wavered, falling 16% on Monday alone, and options sellers are helping to create a two-way flow, which characterizes healthy markets.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Averse implies reluc- tance or unwillingness, and usually characterizes a per- son.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
