1
as in exhibiting
to present so as to invite notice or attention
display the best items at the front of the showcase
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2
as in showing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
an actress who can display a great range of emotion
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Recent Examples of displaying
Fans cheered as a drone show displaying the seven band members’ faces lit up the sky over the Han River.
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Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Judge Brooks' ruling prevents six school districts in western Arkansas from displaying the Big Ten, a requirement under Act 573, passed during the 2025 legislative session.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
The Fire Phone’s proprietary Fire OS lacked popular apps available in the Android and iOS app stores, and had a complicated multi‑camera screen system for displaying 3D images that used so much battery power that the handset often overheated.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The two sites for the hacking group Handala have been spotted displaying seizure notices that say the FBI received a court warrant to take over the domains.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The word itself comes from an Old French word, bufet, meaning a bench or sideboard used for displaying dishes of food.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Taiwan will also maintain a strong presence at FilMart, with its pavilion hosting 106 companies showcasing 242 titles across diverse genres, with Taiwanese talents displaying singular voices and international ambition.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Neighbor Conduct Awareness for Peaceful Living Renter requirements include observing noise patterns and parking habits, hallway behavior, and displaying general courtesy during their first two weeks.
—Daniel Fusch, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
An agenda for the county's March 18 executive committee meeting lists discussion of a resolution authorizing the name overlay to a portion of County K, as well as discussion of a resolution to make a general fund transfer for highway signs displaying the new name.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Judge Brooks' ruling prevents six school districts in western Arkansas from displaying the Big Ten, a requirement under Act 573, passed during the 2025 legislative session.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
The Fire Phone’s proprietary Fire OS lacked popular apps available in the Android and iOS app stores, and had a complicated multi‑camera screen system for displaying 3D images that used so much battery power that the handset often overheated.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The two sites for the hacking group Handala have been spotted displaying seizure notices that say the FBI received a court warrant to take over the domains.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The word itself comes from an Old French word, bufet, meaning a bench or sideboard used for displaying dishes of food.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Taiwan will also maintain a strong presence at FilMart, with its pavilion hosting 106 companies showcasing 242 titles across diverse genres, with Taiwanese talents displaying singular voices and international ambition.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Neighbor Conduct Awareness for Peaceful Living Renter requirements include observing noise patterns and parking habits, hallway behavior, and displaying general courtesy during their first two weeks.
—Daniel Fusch, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
An agenda for the county's March 18 executive committee meeting lists discussion of a resolution authorizing the name overlay to a portion of County K, as well as discussion of a resolution to make a general fund transfer for highway signs displaying the new name.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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Always consult your own mental health professional if your child is exhibiting symptoms of clinical issues.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Companies exhibiting in the trade show include China’s Alibaba Cloud, Daogu Culture, Kling AI, Kino X AI and MiniMax.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yeah, neurodivergence is continually being misunderstood and judged on the outside without ever showing anything on the inside.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Slopes that were once blanketed in deep snow are now showing large patches of bare ground, with only limited terrain still skiable.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bloomfield Township police said the workers used the torch to warm rubber flashing as part of a waterproofing process.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The film’s attempt at neo-noir grit has the same effect as seeing private school kids flashing gang signs.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Country Music Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees in a media event Friday morning in the museum’s rotunda, revealing Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and the Stanley Brothers as the hall’s class of 2026.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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That clash surfaced online this week when White House AI czar and venture capitalist David Sacks shared a critical essay about Humans First and Elon Musk echoed it, revealing how even a nascent group hosting small gatherings can become a new front in the AI power struggle.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Colleagues have died exposing these crimes, and these crimes have now become a celebrated part of this brand.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Publicly exposing your debt Debt collectors cannot publicly shame borrowers or disclose debt information to unauthorized third parties.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Reactor Pilot Program itself is designed to shorten the timeline for demonstrating new reactor concepts, helping bring advanced systems closer to real-world deployment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to her work on Showtime at the Apollo, Shepard appeared in numerous television series, including A Different World, Baywatch, Baywatch Nights, NYPD Blue, Everybody Hates Chris, and Grey’s Anatomy, demonstrating a steady presence across decades of television.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The high-stakes contest has triggered an escalation in attacks, with the Mills campaign unveiling a negative ad Tuesday that highlights controversial statements allegedly made by Platner on the online forum Reddit.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Nearly four years after acquiring MGM for $8 billion, Amazon is unveiling its first full theatrical slate, with 13 films on schedule over the span of 12 months.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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The experimental jet, part of NASA’s Quesst mission, is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while producing only a soft sonic thump instead of a disruptive boom.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another issue worrying farmers in major food-producing countries like Brazil and India is that the war is also hurting the export market.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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