have defined
- present perfect of define.
Example Sentences
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Four years after being catapulted into global stardom, the pair are bidding a bittersweet farewell to the roles that have defined their own coming of age.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Giant atoms have defined energy levels and follow the rules of quantum mechanics, yet they can reach sizes of up to millimeters, making them visible to the naked eye.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
But utilities are also benefiting from interest in artificial intelligence —even as the market grows wary of tech names that have defined the theme over the past several years.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
It also brings them in line with race and religion, which already have defined charges, such as racially-aggravated disorderly behaviour.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
Although I couldn’t have defined it at the time, I felt that if attention were drawn to me, people would see what this girl had first responded to.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
