exhibits 1 of 2

plural of exhibit
as in displays
a public showing of objects of interest a touring exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution

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exhibits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of exhibit

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Recent Examples of exhibits
Noun
Annotated divorce papers blown up and mounted, interactive exhibits detailing how your mom’s last round of chemo didn’t take, souvenir T-shirts emblazoned with your best friend’s last words before the car crash. Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026 The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 His trial lasted two years, from 1981 to 1983, and included nearly 400 witnesses, 50,000 pages of testimony and nearly 2,000 exhibits, per A&E. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 In 2021, Bartiromo’s comments and shows were cited as exhibits in a defamation lawsuit filed by the voting machine maker Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Those executive departments and agencies cannot in good conscience continue to support the Smithsonian under current leadership by, for example, loaning artifacts for exhibits, enabling procurement processes and making discretionary grants. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 And history buffs hungering for more after the Battery Steele shouldn’t bypass the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, originally built as an oceanfront memorial in 1888, now full of exhibits on local history and the Civil War. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a Smithsonian affiliate, features exhibits and galleries that promote an understanding of Birmingham's role in the Civil Rights Movement. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Admission is free to the center’s permanent galleries; a charge for special exhibits. Holly Andres, Daily News, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
Not much else about the UTV is sporty; however, the six-speed certainly exhibits the thunks and thuds characteristic of a DCT. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 Today, Tennoz is home to a range of art spaces operated by Warehouse TERRADA, including the gallery complex TERRADA ART COMPLEX, WHAT MUSEUM, and WHAT CAFE, which exhibits and sells works by emerging artists. The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Matthew Boyle, an attorney representing the Town of Westlake, stated that the notice was submitted as one of the case exhibits. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 The platform both exhibits microdramas uploaded by users and connects potential creative collaborators in this space while streamlining their workflow, like an all-in-one combination of ReelShort, YouTube and StaffMeUp. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Anyone who believes they were exposed and exhibits measles symptoms such as cough, runny nose, red/watery eyes, fever or rash should contact their healthcare provider and the Allegheny County Health Department at 412-578-8062. Finch Walker, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 My less innocent origin story is a bit NSFW but nonetheless exhibits my own set of loose screws found in all motorheads. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 According to investigators, a therapist told the family that the child exhibits responses consistent with trauma and continues to receive psychological care. Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The 2021 Rioja Blanca exhibits a strong vein of minerality in both the bouquet and on the palate. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibits
Noun
  • The Athletic decided to look at one of his international displays for Belgium’s under-19s, a goalless draw with Denmark in March.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jury could hardly have missed the divisive displays outside the courthouse.
    Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The video shows Bellin in a hot pink swim cap and swim shirt holding her swim goggles covered in blood.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The historic home, a charming 1925 property, is open to visitors and houses rotating exhibitions.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there are also concerts, exhibitions, and practices open to visitors.
    Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Exhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibits. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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