presented

past tense of present

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Recent Examples of presented One hundred participants were presented with a series of images showcasing the airport runways, and their visual engagement was measured using eye-tracking technology to determine the most captivating landings. Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 On this play, the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense initially presented a one-deep safety look, which is a premium look to throw a slot fade. Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Construction in the remote canyon presented difficulties, including limited working space, persistent humidity and fog, and the need for regular checks of the steel structure. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 No evidence of widespread voter fraud in New Hampshire has been presented. Zach Laird, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The findings are presented in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In the film, Hargitay recalls growing up without her mom and becoming uncomfortable with how Mansfield had presented on screen. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 In 1854, Duleep traveled to England where he was presented to Queen Victoria. Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presented
Verb
  • Training camp has already offered clues, considering Epps has played the preponderance of first-team snaps in nickel.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Detectives spoke with another psychic who first reached out to Sophie’s family before detectives followed up with them, police said, adding the psychic had offered services for free.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Temporary flight restrictions were introduced at all four of Moscow's international airports, Russia's federal flight transport agency Rosviatsiya said on Telegram.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • They are being introduced proactively to protect against future cybersecurity incidents rather than in response to a breach.
    Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • One dollar from every ticket sold on the North Americandates will be donated to the Trevor Project to support its mission to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Winthrop Harbor authorities will help provide some maintenance and operational responsibilities, and the Northpoint Marina donated a slip so the boat can be quickly launched in the event of an emergency.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The shelter thanked those who volunteered or donated on its Facebook page.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The 63-year-old was born in the central city of Esfahan and volunteered to fight in the Iraq-Iran war as a teenager, along with tens of thousands of young Iranians.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, the rain dissipated around noon, the temperature dropped, and a slight breeze provided a slight reprieve to the corn-sweat humidity that engulfs this region every August.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The funding would reimburse services provided to Oakland County residents, including cancer screenings, annual wellness exams, STI testing and treatment, contraception, and reproductive health counseling.
    Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The first-team defense’s three straight three-and-outs could have contributed to no one else getting time on the defensive line or at outside linebacker.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Associated Press reporter Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South Carolina, also contributed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Presented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presented. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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