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  • present tense form of define (3rd person singular).

defines





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Alberto Fujimori's legacy still defines his daughter's political identity — and is both an asset and a liability.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Transportation construction spending, as the government defines it, refers to structures used for transportation, such as airport hangars, bus terminals, railroad tracks and marinas.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The California Constitution defines a large number of offenses where bail can be denied outright, among them rape, burglary and arson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Nothing defines a champion’s run like a juicy rivalry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It is important to emphasize this because the word slave itself defines these people in such a narrow way.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis



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