describing

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descriptive adj.
representing adj.
reporting n.

ADJECTIVE

descriptive

Synonyms

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definitive detailed eloquent expressive identifying illuminating pictorial revealing vivid

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anecdotic characteristic characterizing circumstantial classificatory clear delineative depictive designating explicative expository extended graphic illuminative illustrative indicative interpretive lifelike narrative particularized picturesque specific true to life

Antonyms

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dull

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confusing cursory undescriptive

ADJECTIVE

representing

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characterizing defining delineating depicting exhibiting illustrating interpreting mirroring personifying picturing portraying presenting reporting reproducing revealing showing symbolizing

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distorting misrepresentation misrepresenting

NOUN

reporting

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broadcasting coverage

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announcing informing journalism narrating publicizing recording recounting summarizing

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making public newscasting

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describing

And he admitted these were both a problem, describing them as "early stage business issues".

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

“Relentlessly, more and more and more,” he said, describing the pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

Now, families of those on board have begun speaking out publicly, describing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the aircraft carrier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Witnesses describing an "alarming feeling" and "ash falling from the sky".

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Similarly, I use ‘mankind’ when describing early modern views; ‘humankind’ when expressing my own views.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

describing

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