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
Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.
—Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Pedestrians walk past a Nike store featuring a modern design and mannequins displaying winter apparel on December 5, 2024, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Observing that, Farmington Hills’ Zekelman Holocaust Center is now displaying a major exhibition of works by one of the most artistically prolific survivors, Boris Lurie.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Presentations held throughout the week offered a solution to both the fashion and weather issues by displaying different takes on outerwear that promise to tap into many needs and preferences.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The 5-foot-11, 210-pound back ran for 169 yards on 20 carries, showing the ability to gain tough yards up the middle while displaying the speed to run for big gains on the outside.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag on stage at a November 2024 Kneecap concert in London.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, half the room stands behind glass while the other half is open, displaying various photographs of the individuals that visited Leonard and Virginia during their time at Monk’s House.
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.
—Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Pedestrians walk past a Nike store featuring a modern design and mannequins displaying winter apparel on December 5, 2024, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Observing that, Farmington Hills’ Zekelman Holocaust Center is now displaying a major exhibition of works by one of the most artistically prolific survivors, Boris Lurie.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Presentations held throughout the week offered a solution to both the fashion and weather issues by displaying different takes on outerwear that promise to tap into many needs and preferences.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The 5-foot-11, 210-pound back ran for 169 yards on 20 carries, showing the ability to gain tough yards up the middle while displaying the speed to run for big gains on the outside.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag on stage at a November 2024 Kneecap concert in London.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, half the room stands behind glass while the other half is open, displaying various photographs of the individuals that visited Leonard and Virginia during their time at Monk’s House.
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
Verb
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Below, executives from 10 of the exhibiting denim mills from around the globe share the highlights from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 collections that will be on view at the show.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its form thus neatly meets the Kantian criterion of exhibiting its purpose.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Our staff is showing a lot of faith in the New York Rangers this season.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dach has had a strong preseason, showing off his physicality in his first two games (something the Blackhawks don’t have a lot of in their lineup) and flashing some skill with a goal Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Another violent case happened later in June in Delaware, after police say a vehicle with flashing police lights pulled over another car in the historic shipbuilding town of Milton.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But what has shocked and outraged many is not only the brutality of the crime, but court documents revealing Dickey’s 39 arrests, and 25 felony charges before Logan’s murder.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, Arsenal’s 3-2 Women’s Super League (WSL) defeat by Manchester City over the weekend extended Arsenal’s winless run to three matches, dropping them to fifth in the WSL table and further exposing flaws in defensive solidity and execution in the final third.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Their job was to guide (and smuggle) me through the tribal areas of the country, exposing me to places where visitors, especially Americans, were officially forbidden.—
Kaitlin Stevens,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The opening show promises to be a symbol of cultural exchange, demonstrating how global fashion houses and regional craftsmanship can create new narratives for the industry.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their only path is demonstrating market inevitability.—
Roman Axelrod,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Betting big on business Beyond revamping its direct-to-consumer business, Peloton is also unveiling a new commercial equipment line of more durable versions of its existing hardware.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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New York — Peloton is unveiling a sweeping revamp of its portfolio with a focus on artificial intelligence as the once-hot fitness company looks to kickstart growth.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meet Nashville's new crime-fighting Clydesdale Metro Nashville mounted patrol officer Michael Douglas squeezed a three-foot-long rubber chicken, producing an increasingly louder and closer screeching sound to try and provoke a 1,700-pound Clydesdale named Ross.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the time since, the Post has shed much of its former staff, some of whom have found success producing the same content on other platforms.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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