- past participle of characterize.
- past tense form of characterize.
characterized
Example Sentences
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More than 30 states have reported cases of the illness characterized by explosive diarrhea that can last weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The illness is characterized by discomfort, and while it can be frustrating when symptoms relapse, it’s not life-threatening for most people, according to the CDC.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The giant beast lived some 72 to 66 million years ago -- a period characterized by a warm climate, high sea levels and vast floodable coastal plains.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Along with warmer ocean water, El Niño is characterized by changing conditions in the atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
With time their love became more persistent and invulnerable, but it already had the depth and certainty that characterized it later on.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
