describe

Example Sentences

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This project’s side effects could be “pretty catastrophic,” according to some experts, who describe it as “horrifying” and “a terrible idea.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The funding request, included in the White House's proposed 2027 budget, would cover the first year of converting the San Francisco Bay site into what officials describe as a "state-of-the-art secure prison facility."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That means it may be premature to describe these Games as the "cleanest".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Economists have long employed an alphabet’s worth of shapes to describe the U.S. economy, whether it’s an E, K, W, U, L or V. But what are the implications of an E-shaped economy in 2026?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“If she truly has the gift you describe . . . do you think she could contact my Edward? Could she help me discover his wishes?”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood