as in display
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as in displaying
to present so as to invite notice or attention
fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block
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as in revealing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
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as in proving
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in guiding
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
showed me how to play the guitar
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as in steering
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
showed them the way to get home
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as in appearing
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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Recent Examples of showing
Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
What to know: Tickets are available for showings at 7pm and 9pm.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
This fan-favorite Reversible Crossover Sweater, for example, can be worn two different ways — with the criss-cross hem showing in the front or the back — maximizing your outfit possibilities.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the living former Presidents and their spouses all crowded into the front pews of the cavernous cathedral with a quiet dignity that is remarkable for just how rare such showings are.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
What to know: Tickets are available for showings at 7pm and 9pm.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
As of Friday, about 40% of California was in drought, according to the Drought Monitor’s weekly map showing drought intensities across the nation.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
This fan-favorite Reversible Crossover Sweater, for example, can be worn two different ways — with the criss-cross hem showing in the front or the back — maximizing your outfit possibilities.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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Commercial displays in the area to choose from include the Carolina Holiday Lights Spectacular in Ballantyne’s Back Yard, Daniel Stowe’s Holiday at the Garden, Speedway Christmas and more.Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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The dire display in the 1-0 defeat away to Bournemouth, where Everton barely laid a glove on their opponents and their limitations were laid bare, saw any remaining support for Dyche from the fanbase wilt away.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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An ‘endangered’ town starts planning With federal recognition proving elusive, a Brooklyn school grant writer named Kay Diamond suggested that Rogers and others look to Landmarks Illinois for help.Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stories appearing in the Daily Star, New York Post and other outlets began claiming, with alarming certainty, that this was evidence of a parallel universe.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But with any group of players appearing on the court together for the first time, there’s bound to be dysfunction at first.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Breda panopticon was acquired by Being and VDD Project Development and is set to open in 2028 as an exhibition space for audio-visual projects.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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His first real responsibility that preseason was running point on the scouting report for Division II Barry, Auburn’s preseason exhibition opponent — which wound up beating Auburn 100-95 in overtime.Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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In the Emotion Recognition Task, they were shown photographs of people exhibiting a range of emotions and told to identify them as either happy, sad, angry, fearful, or emotionless.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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According to the study, there was an outbreak of H5N1 in South Dakota in April 2024, which resulted in 10 cats dying after exhibiting neurological and respiratory symptoms.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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The clip pans from their feet upward, capturing their full bodies before finally revealing their stark height difference.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Robinhood, for example, saw explosive growth during the pandemic, only to struggle as interest rates rose and trading volumes declined, revealing its reliance on short-term trends.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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