define
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As Mr. Reynolds argues, the ship effectively gave birth to the institution that would come to define the American South.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Brine is one of those flavors that’s easier to recognize than define.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The goal was to define hue, saturation, and lightness using only the geometric property of highest color similarity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
"To the Congolese youth: Your starting point does not define your destiny. Work, believe, persevere. The world is ready to hear your voice."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Black families, often working very hard to make ends meet, wanted to clearly define which behavior was acceptable and which was not.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
Vocabulary lists containing define
The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 1
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