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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 National Magazine Awards, first presented in 1966, are given in association with Columbia University’s School of Journalism.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
While hope on the horizon is presented, this rich, deeply moving drama doesn’t shy away from forgiveness being something that cannot be easily forced, even when the will may be there, however far buried.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Hall said the board and district had explored additional alternatives before concluding that the two scenarios presented Monday were the strongest options.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
One of Robinson’s lawyers, Staci Visser, argued to Judge Tony Graf that the preliminary hearing, scheduled for July 6-10, should be held behind closed doors, expressing concern that evidence presented could be reported widely by the media and possibly taint the jury pool for the murder trial.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
On Tuesday, the commission will be presented with Fritz & Franz’s alternate three-week-long soccer watch party plan.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Joshua Gateley / Getty Images Gilgeous-Alexander, who was presented with his second straight MVP before the game, struggled.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Geese are the latest act to be revealed for the Rolling Stone Rock Tour, presented by Miller High Life.
—Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The Broncos literally presented the NFL’s toughest assignment for opposing quarterbacks.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
While hope on the horizon is presented, this rich, deeply moving drama doesn’t shy away from forgiveness being something that cannot be easily forced, even when the will may be there, however far buried.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Hall said the board and district had explored additional alternatives before concluding that the two scenarios presented Monday were the strongest options.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
One of Robinson’s lawyers, Staci Visser, argued to Judge Tony Graf that the preliminary hearing, scheduled for July 6-10, should be held behind closed doors, expressing concern that evidence presented could be reported widely by the media and possibly taint the jury pool for the murder trial.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
On Tuesday, the commission will be presented with Fritz & Franz’s alternate three-week-long soccer watch party plan.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Joshua Gateley / Getty Images Gilgeous-Alexander, who was presented with his second straight MVP before the game, struggled.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Geese are the latest act to be revealed for the Rolling Stone Rock Tour, presented by Miller High Life.
—Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The Broncos literally presented the NFL’s toughest assignment for opposing quarterbacks.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presented
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Joining the Steelers last season offered inconsistency and a first-round elimination from the playoffs.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The Cardinals offered tickets to the team, and 17 players attended.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The villas were restored and updated, Conrad Orlando was introduced as the luxury hotel anchor, and Evermore Bay (the lagoon beach that now defines the property) was built from scratch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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His first time playing in Season 4 introduced him to the world; his second time in Season 8 introduced him to his wife, Amber Mariano; and his fourth time playing in Season 22 earned him $1 million.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The shower caps are made from biodegradable corn starch, while the biodegradable slippers have no plastic wrapping and are washed before being donated to local students.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The whistleblower alleged that funds donated to the museum for its Q+ initiative, to acquire works by LGBTQ+ artists, were also used for operating funds.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Some of the visceral mechanisms that gave it life have to be discarded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Her Avalon pair gave Cannes a more subtle version of a slouchy boot shape that has been turning up in more dramatic form this spring.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Clarke’s team shared a tribute to the fan favorite, who donated money and frequently volunteered in the Memphis community.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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No one volunteered, so Darcy called on Akil.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Tennis Channel again provided a wry graphic, this time showing that Watanuki’s topspin forehands increased from 77 mph on average to 80 mph post-Pepsi.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Her burial provided researchers with a vivid glimpse into life and death in Roman Colchester, as per a press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Fox News Digital's Bonny Chu contributed to this report.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Lily Lyman, an investment partner at Underscore VC, also contributed to the conversation, with her own baseball metaphor.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Presented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presented. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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