as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits well defined guidelines on the range of activities in which the intelligence agency can engage
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as in traced
to draw or make apparent the outline of the glass skyscraper's sleek silhouette was strikingly defined by the setting sun to its west
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as in bounded
to mark the limits of the river defines the town on the south
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as in described
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group a woman who is defined by her unswerving loyalty to her friends
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as in specified
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly let me define the task so that there is no doubt in your minds about what needs to be done
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Recent Examples of defined
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year’s preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling short and a heightened sense of urgency that defined every decision. —Bob Tripi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 The denim style—defined by its super wide leg and high waist—has been sitting forgotten in the back of the closet, gathering dust the past few seasons. —Ángela Belda, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026 Defense‑first approach defined early draft The Day 3 additions continued a defense‑first approach throughout the draft. —Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 He is not defined just by shot-making. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 That difficulty is part of what has defined the Hunt Cup for generations. —Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026 Throughout the conflict, objectives have been poorly defined and inconsistently communicated. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026 But the team’s draft class could ultimately be defined by the tight end duo. —Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ return would be a boost in a series that has become defined by injuries. —Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year’s preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling short and a heightened sense of urgency that defined every decision. —Bob Tripi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 The denim style—defined by its super wide leg and high waist—has been sitting forgotten in the back of the closet, gathering dust the past few seasons. —Ángela Belda, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026 Defense‑first approach defined early draft The Day 3 additions continued a defense‑first approach throughout the draft. —Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 He is not defined just by shot-making. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 That difficulty is part of what has defined the Hunt Cup for generations. —Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026 Throughout the conflict, objectives have been poorly defined and inconsistently communicated. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026 But the team’s draft class could ultimately be defined by the tight end duo. —Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defined
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The restricted activities would include running ornamental fountains, noncommercial pressure washing and car washing, among several others.— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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However, a small set of rooms in the Palace wing is not accessible to those with restricted mobility.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The outline was traced by Christopher inside his prison cell in Japan, half a world away.— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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At least 34 people in 13 states have been sickened with salmonella poisoning traced to contact with backyard poultry, including some with infections resistant to common antibiotics, federal health officials said.— Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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It’s bounded by the Arden Hills Army Training Site on the north, east and south and the Rice Creek Corridor on the west.— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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Miller opened the dog crate, and with some coaxing, C31F stepped out and bounded down the hill out of the yard and to the safety of the railroad.— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
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Angels shortstop Zach Neto did precisely what Cora described.— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Evelyn, a migrant from the Philippines who slept in the bus station with her children during the war, described how, in an industry as intimate as caregiving, working with elderly people who struggle to make it to a shelter, workers can feel pressured to stay in the building during an attack.— Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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While Berkshire has generally not specified who buys specific stocks in the portfolio, Combs has been thought to favor technology and financials.— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
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Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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After seeing limited action through three-plus seasons at Georgia Tech, Knight transferred to Charlotte in 2023 and reinvigorated his career.— Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook.— Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors outlined the evidence against Hisham Abugharbieh in a motion for his pretrial detention, filed Saturday.— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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The cemetery was a communal space, yet each fence demarcated a private domain—my nature, my virtues, my gait, my mood.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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Voyager 1 is nestled in the space demarcated by that stellar pyramid.— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Defined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/defined. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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