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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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
There has been widespread GNSS spoofing and AIS manipulation, where tankers are digitally hijacked and tricked into displaying false coordinates that lead them into restricted territorial waters for seizure.
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Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Nine total jawbones emerged over time, each displaying that same unmistakable twist.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The measure also allows vehicles displaying valid disabled parking permits or plates to occupy more than one non-handicapped parking space.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Currently displaying rows 1 to 9.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Also on the lawn were manufacturers displaying their latest releases, such as Aston Martin with its Valhalla, and Rolls-Royce with its all-electric Black Badge Spectre.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Out to lunch at L’Avenue in Paris, Hadid wore a simple base layer—a white mock-neck and medium-wash blue jeans that hit just above her ankle, displaying slim black Freda Salvador loafers and ecru socks.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
If your cat is also displaying other aggressive or anxious behaviors (like urine spraying), social tensions could be a factor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Less than a decade ago, university officials had to address old yearbooks showing students in Ku Klux Klan robes, using racist language or displaying racist caricatures.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Nine total jawbones emerged over time, each displaying that same unmistakable twist.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The measure also allows vehicles displaying valid disabled parking permits or plates to occupy more than one non-handicapped parking space.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Currently displaying rows 1 to 9.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Also on the lawn were manufacturers displaying their latest releases, such as Aston Martin with its Valhalla, and Rolls-Royce with its all-electric Black Badge Spectre.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Out to lunch at L’Avenue in Paris, Hadid wore a simple base layer—a white mock-neck and medium-wash blue jeans that hit just above her ankle, displaying slim black Freda Salvador loafers and ecru socks.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
If your cat is also displaying other aggressive or anxious behaviors (like urine spraying), social tensions could be a factor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Less than a decade ago, university officials had to address old yearbooks showing students in Ku Klux Klan robes, using racist language or displaying racist caricatures.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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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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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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But authorities ultimately found Chapman through phone records showing multiple calls between him and Jalloh in the week prior to the shooting, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s memo also reaffirms that Austin police will be expected to turn over body camera footage showing potential misconduct by federal agents to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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And Telluride held a one-film-only drive-in screening — the world premiere of Nomadland — at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with attendees honking and flashing headlights in approval.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Inspect flashing around windows and recaulk where needed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Dancer Alyse Rockett tossed her phone on the seat next to me, revealing the material for which the troupe has been preparing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now tested by a near fatal disease, Gammons continues his pursuit — revealing the personal cost of chasing nature at its most extreme and the larger environmental forces shaping our world.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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The scars of the past become painfully visible during a dam drawdown, exposing a graveyard of cypress trees that didn’t survive the inundation of water.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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San Diego County military bases have failed to provide proper shelter and care for many of their working canines, periodically exposing the dogs to extreme weather and potential infections, according to a new report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The system has progressed through multiple stages of technical evaluation and validation, demonstrating its potential for operational use in counter-UAV missions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Results from a handful of studies were middling — and then the largest study demonstrating its efficacy was retracted in January.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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True/False, a program of the Ragtag Film Society, is unveiling a remarkable number of world premieres by the standards of a regional festival.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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For the past year, public concern over immigration operations in Austin has kept residents on edge, producing recurring rumors of ICE enforcement surges and sparking ample protests.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the shift away from traditional filmmaking started before the streaming giant began to eat the grand old studios’ lunch by producing its own films and shows in the 2010s.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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