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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
Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Currently displaying rows 1 to 10.
—Moriah Humiston, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
He was also charged with improperly displaying a license plate, which was later dismissed.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
The governor is encouraging residents to show their Huskies pride by wearing UConn gear, sporting blue and white, and displaying signs and flags with messages supporting the teams.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
In the hours and days after the incident, prosecutors say several suspects posted photos and videos on social media displaying large amounts of cash and jewelry believed to be stolen during the robbery.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Its gently curved silhouette and considered material palette (think warm wood and refined metal) bring an artistic sensibility to functional shelving, proving that displaying and organizing books and other objects can be its own kind of design statement.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Together, these allow the panel to hold electrical charge for longer, reducing the need to use power to refresh the screen when displaying static images.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Currently displaying rows 1 to 10.
—Moriah Humiston, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
He was also charged with improperly displaying a license plate, which was later dismissed.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
The governor is encouraging residents to show their Huskies pride by wearing UConn gear, sporting blue and white, and displaying signs and flags with messages supporting the teams.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
In the hours and days after the incident, prosecutors say several suspects posted photos and videos on social media displaying large amounts of cash and jewelry believed to be stolen during the robbery.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Its gently curved silhouette and considered material palette (think warm wood and refined metal) bring an artistic sensibility to functional shelving, proving that displaying and organizing books and other objects can be its own kind of design statement.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Together, these allow the panel to hold electrical charge for longer, reducing the need to use power to refresh the screen when displaying static images.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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That’s well above the 2% of Florida adults who were last recorded 15 years ago as exhibiting problem gambling symptoms.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Among the exhibiting artists are such heavy hitters as Rebecca Belmore, Carolina Caycedo, Tony Cokes, Nicholas Galanin, Petrit Halilaj, Max Hooper Schneider, Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Visit the product recall page on the company's website to register for the recall and follow the instructions on how to request replacement parts, which include uploading a photo showing the original attachment accessories in the trash.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, employers understandably saw the warning as a yellow light, if not a flashing red light.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jordan is wearing bridal white, while Fleetwood is decked out in a weather-appropriate short-sleeve button-up, flashing a gold band on his ring finger.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Without revealing too much, Stieve suggested the sequel would focus less on rewriting the cat-and-mouse playbook and more on how their villain has adapted to it over the years.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next decade and a half Allen continued to evolve stylistically and lyrically, moving from pop culture commentary to more emotionally revealing narratives about marital breakdowns, motherhood, and personal identity crises.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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The class action suit against Google, filed last week by a plaintiff with the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleged that the company's AI Mode created its own summaries and links, exposing Epstein victims' personal identifying information (PII), including names, phone numbers and email addresses.—
Jennifer Elias,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Low level light therapy While research is still mounting, studies suggest that exposing the skin to specific wavelengths of light can extend the growth phase of hair, reduce the inflammation that damages follicles and interferes with the growth cycle, and improve the density and thickness of hair.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The mission is testing the space capsule's life support system and demonstrating its ability to maneuver during rendezvous and (simulated) docking activities.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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State and local leaders gathered at Point State Park on Tuesday to turn on the fountain, weeks ahead of schedule, while also unveiling millions of dollars in upgrades tied to the city's future.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Those who would like a Pathway of Pride plaque in Webb Park have until Monday to order one for this year’s unveiling ceremony.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic is not the only AI lab producing models with these kinds of capabilities, or considering similar release strategies to try to ensure cyber defenders have access to these systems before hackers do.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Welsh proved that in cultures in the lab, CF cells accepted the healthy DNA and started producing normal CFTR.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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