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as in photograph
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera an album of wedding photos

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verb

as in to photograph
to take a photograph of photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine

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The players gathered for a team photo with all the staff while, sliding across the grass, Claudia Pina, the star of the match with two goals, ran from her interview with Catalan broadcaster TV3 to get involved. Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Click here to see more photos of the setup and observance. Caleb Grieger, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025 As the dye travels through your blood vessels, a camera takes photos of the blood vessels in the retina to check for leaking. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Mar. 2025 Newsweek could not independently verify the photos' authenticity. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for photo
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Noun
  • Another lawsuit, from the state of Maine, lists and provides photographs of a litany of internal industry documents showing industry knowledge of the threat of climate change.
    Hannah Wiseman, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
  • To receive the free replacement, consumers must go to Casely's website and fill out an online form and other requirements and specific instructions which include uploading photographs of their device.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • In its second weekend — after another week of dire economic news and volatility, along with Trump hitting the pause button on tariffs — the pic grossed a huge $78.5 million over the April 11-13 frame in North America.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Keep scrolling and shop our favorite pics, starting at just $8.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • This is another snapshot of this disproportionate relationship with the United States.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
  • One question from Wilson’s introductory press conference was a good snapshot into Mr. Unlimited.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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