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as in to display
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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2
as in to reveal
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 to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in to guide
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 to steer
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 to appear
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
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as in act
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
her "concern" for the less fortunate is all just a big show
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a false show of strength that fooled the enemy
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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a boat show at the convention center
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Recent Examples of show
Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Federal court records show that Premier Brands Group has not yet responded to the denim brand’s complaint.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 9 May 2025
That decision does set up a show that could go on and on.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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Verb
Cities across Texas show the greatest rates of subsidence, with Houston taking the lead.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Federal court records show that Premier Brands Group has not yet responded to the denim brand’s complaint.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
Noun
Everybody who makes this show was there on that day.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 9 May 2025
That decision does set up a show that could go on and on.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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Verb
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In early April, the U.S. State Department revoked the band members’ visas for allegedly displaying a visual of a cartel kingpin during a recent show.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Geomagnetic storm conditions last recorded two decades ago impacted Earth in May 2024, an event that pulled the northern lights to northern Florida and Texas, with another similar northern lights display in October.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The Lobby Boyz member revealed that he was not charged in the shooting, despite it not being deemed self-defense.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
12 May 2025
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The regular wide version has been my go-to choice for trips for the past year, proving itself a capable all-round pad.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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While one clip of a haircut gone seriously wrong also proved popular.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Ross will mastermind the game, pairing up the couples and guiding them on paths to reconciliation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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The Coast Guard has been guiding the ship's crew on repairs and how to move it safely, while all commercial water traffic in the area is suspended.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
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Staying grounded in their business mission helps foster a sense of resiliency and will steer their business through uncertain times.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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At that point, the chief engineer had also woken up and went to the control room to try and maneuver the ship while the skipper attempted to steer from the fly bridge.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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What To Know Fieri appeared on Friday's episode of The Joe Rogan Experience and shared his thoughts on the interview via X, formerly Twitter.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The convex & concave mirrors forming the book jacket exaggerate expressions, making others appear stretched, squished, & altered, mirroring the elasticity of the poems themselves.—
Terrance Hayes,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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In one of its most high-profile demonstrations, AIRCO powered a Polaris MRZR tactical vehicle at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Last year, a small collection of staff working across the festival’s competition strands did mount a series of modest demonstrations to raise awareness about their working conditions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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Balancing family and business is often framed as an impossible juggling act—one where something always has to give.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Brought in as a response to 66 fans losing their lives in a crush at Ibrox four years earlier, the act (known as the Green Guide) introduced a compulsory licensing system for grounds in the top two divisions.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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“Show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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