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as in offered
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
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as in introduced
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in donated
to make a present of
the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement
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Recent Examples of presented
The initial design plan that was presented at the commission meeting does include a 25-foot native tree and landscape buffer that is meant to act as a physical barrier.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The latest Milken Educator Award was presented to a middle and high school teacher at a private school in Bel Air, making her one of two instructors in the state of California to receive the award this year, along with a $25,000 cash prize.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
What was your reaction when your reps presented an opportunity to play Jesus in a new podcast?
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The awards, presented by the Jewish Book Council and considered among the most prestigious honors in Jewish literature, recognize outstanding English-language books of Jewish interest across dozens of categories.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Their travel to Russia appears consistent with other reports of African men who have been recruited to fight in the war against Ukraine, including over 1,000 from Kenya, according to an intelligence report presented to the Kenyan parliament last week.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Chat with the Chief series is presented several times a year in various locations throughout Naperville for police to have one-on-one and small group conversations, answer questions and listen to residents’ concerns, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Tea is presented alongside the ritualistic high pour synonymous with Moroccan tradition, which is not only an enjoyable spectacle, but a gesture of warm welcome.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
This free event, open to the public, is presented in partnership with the City of Encinitas.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The latest Milken Educator Award was presented to a middle and high school teacher at a private school in Bel Air, making her one of two instructors in the state of California to receive the award this year, along with a $25,000 cash prize.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
What was your reaction when your reps presented an opportunity to play Jesus in a new podcast?
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The awards, presented by the Jewish Book Council and considered among the most prestigious honors in Jewish literature, recognize outstanding English-language books of Jewish interest across dozens of categories.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Their travel to Russia appears consistent with other reports of African men who have been recruited to fight in the war against Ukraine, including over 1,000 from Kenya, according to an intelligence report presented to the Kenyan parliament last week.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Chat with the Chief series is presented several times a year in various locations throughout Naperville for police to have one-on-one and small group conversations, answer questions and listen to residents’ concerns, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Tea is presented alongside the ritualistic high pour synonymous with Moroccan tradition, which is not only an enjoyable spectacle, but a gesture of warm welcome.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
This free event, open to the public, is presented in partnership with the City of Encinitas.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presented
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Championship Saturday in Denver offered proof that if the person in your corner is also your dad, the payoff can be doubly as good.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Michael Esselman, the CIO of the retirement and wealth business, says advisers like OneDigital, rather than employees, should determine what kind of investments are or aren’t offered to workers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Russian state has introduced incentives for women who have three or more children, including lump-sum payments, tax breaks and state benefits.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The hotel has introduced a 10-point plan aimed at making the property carbon neutral by 2030.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bolles made toy cars to be donated to children in Mexico, delivered personally by a local Santa Claus.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Yurii Tsybukh, Iryna’s younger brother, recently raised and donated more than $3,000 to continue a university scholarship in her name.—
Daria Kolomiec,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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That ruling gave birth to the endangerment finding two years later.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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That’s the nickname a Scoutmaster gave Bolles some two decades ago, a reference to Kirby vacuum cleaners.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Several members of Kiwanis International volunteered their time to help Wilson with painting, cleaning and spreading mulch at the hut.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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At age 17, Buddy volunteered to defend America in World War II, serving in the Pacific under the great General Douglas MacArthur.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Nielsen's remarks and has not said what vessel was sent to Greenland or provided details about its status or location.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Robert Taylor provided the cross to set up the 2-1 lead.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Times staff writer Ana Cabellos and Business Editor Richard Verrier contributed to this report.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The brewery owner frames that as education as much as entertainment, a way to connect roots to branches and remind people what Black invention has contributed to modern sound.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Presented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presented. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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