as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
an impressive array of presents for the bride and groom
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as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
I cannot talk to you at present, but perhaps in a few minutes
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
I am very busy at the present moment
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as in attending
being within the confines of a specified place
all of you are required to be present for every meeting
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as in to offer
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 to introduce
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in to donate
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 present
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
29 June 2026
Her latest look arrived on Sunday night, wrapped like a present.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Sweenie Saint-Vil,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Though the ache of nostalgia reverberates throughout, the songs remain intensely present and vulnerable in their reckoning with it.
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Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Latsis reportedly presented Hilton with a choice of 15 different rings from jewelers like Tiffany and Harry Winston, per E!
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Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Take social media, which locks us in an eternal doomscrolling present.
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Arianna Huffington,
Time,
29 June 2026
Her latest look arrived on Sunday night, wrapped like a present.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Adjective
Jackson took the stage to present actress Teyana Taylor the Icon of the Year award in a surprise moment.
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Sweenie Saint-Vil,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Though the ache of nostalgia reverberates throughout, the songs remain intensely present and vulnerable in their reckoning with it.
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Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Verb
After presenting the honors at the investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarch donned a top hat for a garden party at the palace with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Latsis reportedly presented Hilton with a choice of 15 different rings from jewelers like Tiffany and Harry Winston, per E!
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Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present
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On the car ride to the casino, Sarris is riffing on his friendship with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, who bought Sarris a quarter horse as a gift.
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Tonight, the gift gave one last time.
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Terry agreed, noting that today’s older adults helped shape the North Fulton community.
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.
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Research by Justin Mankin, a Dartmouth geography associate professor, found current forecasts imply the 2026-2027 El Niño could be the costliest yet.
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Independent music critic Molly Mary O’Brien noted how the early-to-mid-’90s period that produced the original iteration of pop-punk fashion, and the current moment Rodrigo now operates within, are vastly different.
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More information for patients — including detail on the health plans and providers affected by the negotiations — is available on Cigna’s and UC Davis Health’s websites.
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According to Hasbro, all of the items will be available at most major retailers by mid-July.
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The Daily News has reached out to the festival — which began June 21 and runs through Saturday, where Artistic Director Marcel Jean will offer his condolences.
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Notably, 25% of employers currently offer hybrid work to employees.
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Recently, Meta introduced consumer and business paid subscription plans for its Family of Apps and a new suite of Meta One (AI) subscription offerings.
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Before the game, the Sox ran a video tribute and then introduced the players and manager Tony La Russa.
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Through their foundation, the couple have donated at least $2 million to the medical centers that once employed them, funding early cancer detection and breast cancer technology, among other projects.
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If a wool sweater or lacey top is too scratchy, it’s getting donated or listed on Depop stat.
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Serve them in glasses for a more impressive presentation or display them on a platter for more casual gatherings.
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Unlike Jefferson, however, Washington was very concerned about his image and wanted to avoid conspicuous presentations of luxury, according to Miller.
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“Present.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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