describe as

Example Sentences

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Federal investigators are reviewing what officials describe as a manifesto or grievance-driven collection of writings sent by the suspect to family members shortly before the attack.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Darrell would use his not-so-stealthy approach when bidding on storage lockers that he was willing to bet contained what he would describe as “wow factor” treasures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

They became the first baseball team to put its fate in the hands of what the sport’s establishment would derisively describe as the “participation trophy generation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

But IMF economists caution against these measures, which they describe as typically poorly designed and costly.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

I pause, then hop to the left edge for the rest, which creates a sound I can only describe as gastrointestinal.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin