describe
verb (used with object)
to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of.
describing
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present participleof describe.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Eddington limit is a theoretical benchmark describing the point at which the outward pressure produced by radiation balances the inward pull of gravity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Fiscal policy communication is getting much better, she said, and coordination with monetary policy has improved, describing economic fundamentals as “still solid”.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
We shared the details of each case with the IDF including the incident date, location, the news report describing the incident, and the IDF's original comment indicating it was looking into the matter.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Across the country, Fed districts reported that the labor market is at a standstill, with most describing “little or no net change” in overall employment levels.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Against the law, Hoover began passing classified files to his contacts on HUAC, with documents describing Bentley's alleged spy ring.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
