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as in offering
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 introducing
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in donating
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 presenting
By presenting this technology, the team demonstrated a method that could potentially lower the barriers to entry for decentralized hydrogen infrastructure.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Armitraj’s Hyde Park International will be presenting the film to international distributors at the Cannes Film Festival this month.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The ever-expanding lineup finds a trio of scintillating headliners and a number of intriguing undercards to headline a festival with a mission of promoting gender equality in the music industry, and showcasing local and regional women and fem-presenting musicians and artists.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Kids who've met their monthly reading goal can redeem a free, one-topping personal pan pizza by presenting their digital Reading Award Certificate at any participating Pizza Hut location.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The 2026 edition will showcase hundreds of exhibitors presenting their 2027 spring and resort collections.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The five-hour hearing on the development began with Bertanzetti and city staff presenting due diligence findings.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Besides presenting a wide range of arts and entertainment, the event is meant to generate a spirit of global togetherness at a time when some are embracing isolationism and intolerance.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Tanner Horner’s grandmother is expected to testify Thursday as defense attorneys continue presenting their case in the trial of the former FedEx driver who has pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Armitraj’s Hyde Park International will be presenting the film to international distributors at the Cannes Film Festival this month.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The ever-expanding lineup finds a trio of scintillating headliners and a number of intriguing undercards to headline a festival with a mission of promoting gender equality in the music industry, and showcasing local and regional women and fem-presenting musicians and artists.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Kids who've met their monthly reading goal can redeem a free, one-topping personal pan pizza by presenting their digital Reading Award Certificate at any participating Pizza Hut location.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The 2026 edition will showcase hundreds of exhibitors presenting their 2027 spring and resort collections.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The five-hour hearing on the development began with Bertanzetti and city staff presenting due diligence findings.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Besides presenting a wide range of arts and entertainment, the event is meant to generate a spirit of global togetherness at a time when some are embracing isolationism and intolerance.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Tanner Horner’s grandmother is expected to testify Thursday as defense attorneys continue presenting their case in the trial of the former FedEx driver who has pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
Verb
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Granted, many of the commentators offering these predictions are employed by traditional universities, and might tend to believe more strongly in the enduring relevance of the academy.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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Chick-fil-A in Boston's Copley Square is offering a free original chicken sandwich on May 4.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Silberman’s active lifestyle played into his parenting style, introducing his children to his own hobbies such as tennis, chess and water-skiing.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Casa de las Campanas is donating the cookies, while Albertsons is providing the water.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And Queen’s Table is donating over $511,500 to bridge.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After volunteering with humanitarian relief efforts for about a year, Ziuraitis pursued training to become a combat medic, was recruited to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reached the level of combat corpsman.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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People interested in volunteering can go to the Purdue Center at 300 South Oak Ave.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The actors sprang to life, staging a lurid scene in which an evil mistress named Selina frames the heroine for killing her unborn child.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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And in 2022, after a man pointed a gun at Argentina’s then-Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner that misfired, Argentinians accused the ruling party of staging the incident to distract from Kirchner’s corruption trial.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ahead, experts share fruit trees that can thrive in patio environments, providing both delicious fruit and beautiful aesthetics.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Each month, those investors also receive a small gift from the store as a thank you, providing a sample of the goods the Clarks sell.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Jones was arrested on charges of possession of an assault weapon, possession of a large capacity magazine, carrying a pistol without a permit and interfering with an officer.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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