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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
The true-crime trappings offered a pointed tool for presenting evidence that contradicted the husbands’ oblivious assertions.
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Outside of presenting to Shohei Ohtani — who was going to sign with the Dodgers anyway — and engaging with Trea Turner, the Cubs have avoided almost all of the tip-top free agents in recent years.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
In that case, the district could theoretically continue presenting ballot measures in the future, seeking voter approval to opt back into a four-day week.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The result is a collection combining classicism, surrealism and pop touches, and aimed at presenting the company’s products under a different light — not just as tools at a service of fashion brands but via objects that can have a say and stand in a space on their own.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrzej Sapkowski’s first two Witcher books, both short story collections, are marvelously varied in tone and content, presenting a smorgasbord of standalone Geralt adventures that alternate between the comic and tragic.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Sonically, his style is a slow, rhythmic reggaeton, pleasing to the ear, and that’s precisely what stands out, especially when most urban artists these days are presenting harsher sounds.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
And in partnerships with the Frost Science Museum, HistoryMiami, Books & Books and Westchester Library, JLM is presenting a traveling centennial exhibition.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Hollywood is made possible by presenting sponsors, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and eBay.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Outside of presenting to Shohei Ohtani — who was going to sign with the Dodgers anyway — and engaging with Trea Turner, the Cubs have avoided almost all of the tip-top free agents in recent years.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
In that case, the district could theoretically continue presenting ballot measures in the future, seeking voter approval to opt back into a four-day week.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The result is a collection combining classicism, surrealism and pop touches, and aimed at presenting the company’s products under a different light — not just as tools at a service of fashion brands but via objects that can have a say and stand in a space on their own.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrzej Sapkowski’s first two Witcher books, both short story collections, are marvelously varied in tone and content, presenting a smorgasbord of standalone Geralt adventures that alternate between the comic and tragic.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Sonically, his style is a slow, rhythmic reggaeton, pleasing to the ear, and that’s precisely what stands out, especially when most urban artists these days are presenting harsher sounds.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
And in partnerships with the Frost Science Museum, HistoryMiami, Books & Books and Westchester Library, JLM is presenting a traveling centennial exhibition.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Hollywood is made possible by presenting sponsors, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and eBay.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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The classic four-poster design pairs with mattresses of all heights and bedding of any style, offering a clean look that never dates.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Roughly a fifth of medical schools offering an MD degree have accelerated programs, including the University of California-Davis, according to the Consortium of Accelerated Medical Pathway Programs.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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In recent days, both Democrats and Republicans desperately tried to avoid the SNAP cutoff, introducing competing measures to insulate the program from the shutdown.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Conventional wisdom seemed to make things worse, but scientists say new guidelines on introducing peanuts earlier in life appear to be helping.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Comcast is one of 37 companies donating to Trump’s efforts to build a $300 million ballroom for the White House through the Trust for the National Mall.—
Alex Sherman,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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While donating food and volunteering are often needed and appreciated, financial donations can have a larger impact.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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After being introduced to Picasso, Stein quickly developed a close relationship with him, discussing his work in his cluttered studio, giving him loans, and purchasing his paintings.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Once seated, she is expected to become the 218th signatory on the discharge petition, giving the coalition enough support to force Johnson’s hand.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chase Wille, 17, said Kirk’s assassination sparked his interest in the race and pushed him to become more outspoken about his beliefs before ultimately volunteering.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now the engagement and education program manager at WWOOF USA, Pollard considers volunteering a life-changing experience.—
Georgiana Ralphs,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The schedule stretched over six days, with 45 brands staging runway shows or presentations.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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There were no indications that National Guard troops would be among those staging this week on Coast Guard Island, The New York Times reported.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Grossmont board declined to renew the contract of Christian Wallis, its previous chief executive, in March without providing a public reason for the dismissal.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The developer at the 145th Street project was providing real and meaningful housing and the deal just did not go through.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Major retailers started carrying blue Halloween buckets, including Amazon, Walmart and Target.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The result is a canvas capable of carrying emotional depth, material beauty, and archival quality, allowing works like Mourad’s to be both contemporary and timeless.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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