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
Judging Other Women More Harshly Than Men Research consistently shows that women leaders are often evaluated differently than men displaying identical behaviors.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Purchase archive-quality albums or frames for displaying them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Kurtz had the fourth-best odds to win AL MVP at +550 as of Thursday, according to FanDuel’s sportsbook, with other online betting websites displaying similar odds.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Instead of displaying Mexican soccer team players’ faces, the group’s cards feature the faces of missing relatives atop the Mexican national team’s uniforms.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
When to Call a Wildlife Rehabilitator Always call a wildlife rehabilitator if the bird is injured or displaying signs of distress—no matter its developmental stage.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Hotels and Airbnb Businesses along Roosevelt Avenue prepare for the World Cup by displaying flags, soccer jerseys, and banners on June 09, 2026, in the Queens borough of New York City.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, Officer David Cohill took cellphone photos of the suspect from a computer screen displaying the surveillance footage of the incident.
—Alyssa Spady, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Purchase archive-quality albums or frames for displaying them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Kurtz had the fourth-best odds to win AL MVP at +550 as of Thursday, according to FanDuel’s sportsbook, with other online betting websites displaying similar odds.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Instead of displaying Mexican soccer team players’ faces, the group’s cards feature the faces of missing relatives atop the Mexican national team’s uniforms.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
When to Call a Wildlife Rehabilitator Always call a wildlife rehabilitator if the bird is injured or displaying signs of distress—no matter its developmental stage.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Hotels and Airbnb Businesses along Roosevelt Avenue prepare for the World Cup by displaying flags, soccer jerseys, and banners on June 09, 2026, in the Queens borough of New York City.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, Officer David Cohill took cellphone photos of the suspect from a computer screen displaying the surveillance footage of the incident.
—Alyssa Spady, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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During the state’s last execution by nitrogen gas, 30 minutes elapsed between Anthony Boyd exhibiting signs of being impacted by the gas and state officials closing the curtain to the viewing room to signal the execution was complete.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The title refers to one such, a set of paintings Wong worked on for years but held off from exhibiting until 1993, not wanting to play to stereotype.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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One customer showing her Dutch pride is Agatha Mills Doboer.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The city, which has grown 61% in the last decade, is now majority minority with census data showing the population as 46% white, 34% Asian, 10% Latino and 10% Black.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Robinson then ripped off a 53-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of Louisville’s playoff win over the Battlehawks on Sunday, flashing some impressive speed in the process.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The combination of flashing light and movement startles them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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In 1994, games were scheduled in the mid-afternoon to suit European TV broadcasts, exposing fans to peak-sun temperatures across nine cities.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Studies in the 1960s and 1970s looked at how the spread of radio and television may have been exposing people to ideals about small families.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Those films revolutionized the way that Hollywood does business — demonstrating that movies could sell T-shirts and toys as well as tickets.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Plaque unveiling The Terraces of Los Gatos will be unveiling a memorial plaque in honor of a deceased board member on Thursday.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Connors is survived by his wife, Eileen, a daughter, Susanne Joyce of Westwood; three sons, John III and Tim, both of Westwood, and Kevin of Dedham; his sister, Margaret Hanks of Dedham; and 13 grandchildren, who had the honors of unveiling his statue to the public for the first time.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Moss is also executive producing under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner in addition to starring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Pot and column still distillates mature under Barbados' tropical heat, where aging occurs much faster than in cooler climates, producing remarkable depth.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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