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
Among other efforts, the museum recently broke ground on Wonder Works, an auxiliary building where exhibits can be both created and repaired for the museum. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026 The museum is noted for ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. — Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026 The exhibits were produced by the Department of Correction in response to a records request related to Weisheit’s execution date. — Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026 Housed in the century-old Black Mountain Firehouse right down the road, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center unpacks the rich tapestry of the area’s people, traditions, and landscapes through exhibits and immersive programs. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026 The show makes a festive complement to the museum’s mainstay exhibits on coal mines, trains, planes, ships, and more. — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026 The teamLab spot is not estimated to open until 2030, but a press release specifies this will be a new exhibition and not a re-creation of one of the collective’s popular international exhibits. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 The exhibits illuminate the history and challenges Americans of different backgrounds have overcome in exercising their right to vote. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Spanning 30,500 square feet, the museum houses 19 permanent exhibits that explore everything from presidential and papal funerals to historic hearses, cremation, mourning traditions, and funeral customs from around the world. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026
Verb
The gel exhibits strong shear thinning, meaning its viscosity decreases 100 times as the shear rate increases, which is the secret sauce to making rocket and satellite fuel easier to store and deliver to engines. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 According to the team, Paul exhibits the patience and nonchalance of The Dude, an extremely chill character from the 1998 film The Big Lebowski. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026 That youngest group exhibits religious behaviors at higher rates than those in their mid-20s. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 For example, on page 46 of its prospectus, Anthropic said AI sometimes exhibits manipulative behavior that can resemble blackmail. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Historic museum exhibits and even live history events — having a real horse or two with a coach driver dressed in late 19th- or early 20th-century garb — would continue the tourism value Manhattan needs to maintain. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 General maturity—how someone presents themselves, exhibits accountability, practices focused listening and possesses emotional intelligence is essential. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibits
Noun
  • The mounting modules also allow the displays to be adjusted to different angles.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Boston has announced when holiday light displays and Christmas trees will be lit up in the city to end 2026.
    — Digital Producer, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In a separate incident Sunday, Basabe flagged down police to report that a parking garage employee grabbed and threw his phone to the ground, the report shows.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Trump spent time listing numerous other renovation projects around the capital, arguing that the construction work shows how his presidency is delivering for the American people.
    — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the yacht itself, the club promises a year-round social calendar, from live concerts and art exhibitions at sea to private events ashore with fashion houses, watchmakers, and fellow members’ clubs.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The California Museum, which houses the California Hall of Fame and welcomes traveling exhibitions, is small compared to Sacramento institutions such as the Crocker or the Railroad Museum.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Exhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibits. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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