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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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2
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
Village President Vicki Scaman read a proclamation honoring Lehman for his accomplishments before presenting him with the key during a Village Board meeting.
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Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Divided into themes of grief, fear, hope, joy, and sadness, contributing multimedia artists selected with the curator and artist Yaara Sachs from an open call, are presenting works about subjects ranging from epilepsy, PTSD, and homelessness.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
In practice, that means clean financial statements, clear separation of discretionary expenses, and a consistent method of presenting EBITDA.
—Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The lunar environment itself is exceptionally harsh, presenting significant engineering challenges for designing a vehicle that can operate reliably, while still meeting NASA’s accelerated deployment timelines and tighter constraints.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the development Thursday morning while presenting to the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, drawing applause from the oil industry attendees.
—Mary Steurer, States Newsroom, 21 May 2026
An hour later, the season’s finalists on Fiji made their own case to the jury, propagandizing their games, presenting a narrative a majority of voters would accept.
—Shaan Merchant, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Storrie presenting Saturday Night Live and the stars’ carrying of the Olympic torch only sent the series further into the stratosphere.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Divided into themes of grief, fear, hope, joy, and sadness, contributing multimedia artists selected with the curator and artist Yaara Sachs from an open call, are presenting works about subjects ranging from epilepsy, PTSD, and homelessness.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
In practice, that means clean financial statements, clear separation of discretionary expenses, and a consistent method of presenting EBITDA.
—Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The lunar environment itself is exceptionally harsh, presenting significant engineering challenges for designing a vehicle that can operate reliably, while still meeting NASA’s accelerated deployment timelines and tighter constraints.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the development Thursday morning while presenting to the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, drawing applause from the oil industry attendees.
—Mary Steurer, States Newsroom, 21 May 2026
An hour later, the season’s finalists on Fiji made their own case to the jury, propagandizing their games, presenting a narrative a majority of voters would accept.
—Shaan Merchant, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Storrie presenting Saturday Night Live and the stars’ carrying of the Olympic torch only sent the series further into the stratosphere.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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The punk rocker, 70, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 AMAs in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25 and gave a sweet speech offering encouragement to any kid interested in music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The expansive Montauk Yacht Club is introducing new wellness options for the summer season, from a floating wellness cabana in collaboration with Elemis to a partnership with Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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Since early 2022, Living Earth has helped shape the artistic component of the experience, introducing everything from musicians and experimental performers to theatrical and immersive experiences.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Anyone donating blood Saturday will receive a free movie ticket as a thank you gift.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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In addition to being able to shop in the vein of Miller's effortless, glam vibe, DSW is also donating a portion of sales of from the edit (up to $25,000) to the Girl Scouts of Greater New York in honor of Miller's experiences with the organization during her childhood in Georgia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Hoff struck out 11 batters, giving him 76 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Plus, its fabric and zippers are the same color, giving the jacket an upscale monochromatic look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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This is about taking an online course in strategic management, volunteering to lead a project to practice your leadership skills or taking on a role that forces you to present to clients to build your communication skills.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Veterans understand this instinctively, voting at higher rates than civilians, volunteering more hours, running for office, and serving in government at greater rates.—
D’Juan Wilcher,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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Swept up and down staircases by men in tuxedos, Monroe made the number look effortless—a masterful stroke thanks to Cole, who managed her limitations by staging moves that felt organic to the number.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Civilian city unions received their own significant package of raises after staging a one-day strike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Ulrich said the cemetery is one of few nationally that has a memorial squad solely dedicated to providing full military honors.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Stenergard highlighted Russia’s precarious condition to argue for tighter sanctions on its energy sector, namely a ban on providing maritime services, such as insurance, access to ports, and financing.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Thailand’s core offering to international producers is a 30% cash rebate that Kangvalkulkij describes as carrying no spending cap and no cultural test – meaning productions are not required to incorporate Thai content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The Boeing 787, which was carrying 231 passengers and 12 crew members, later continued to Chicago, the airline said.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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