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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
In presenting the Best Actor winners, Adrien Brody perfectly, if perhaps unconsciously, echoed Johnson’s remarks from more than 50 years earlier.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Taiwan’s Studio76 is presenting a multi-genre slate spanning youth fantasy, family drama, horror franchise development and international series co-production.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The case played out in a similar way to the first one — with special prosecutors presenting a slew of witnesses, and the defense resting with no witnesses called.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Cognition has signed Scottish actor Grant O’Rourke following the award-winning Sundance debut of The Incomer, a comedy presenting him with a breakout role alongside Domhnall Gleeson and Gayle Rankin.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Next door is a small gallery presenting the results of conservation research into the museum’s Saint Sebastian by Fernando Yáñez, a collaborator with Leonardo da Vinci, that gives remarkable insight into Yáñez’s process.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
But where a female-friendship show like Tuca & Bertie falls into the trap of presenting relatability at the expense of creativity, YOLO introduces a dynamic that is depraved, boozy, druggy, shaggy, and totally amoral.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Late Friday afternoon, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas Rebull issued a temporary restraining order barring Sarian from accessing or transferring funds from the bank accounts and from presenting himself as a representative of HSA.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Screens are good ways of presenting stories.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Taiwan’s Studio76 is presenting a multi-genre slate spanning youth fantasy, family drama, horror franchise development and international series co-production.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The case played out in a similar way to the first one — with special prosecutors presenting a slew of witnesses, and the defense resting with no witnesses called.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Cognition has signed Scottish actor Grant O’Rourke following the award-winning Sundance debut of The Incomer, a comedy presenting him with a breakout role alongside Domhnall Gleeson and Gayle Rankin.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Next door is a small gallery presenting the results of conservation research into the museum’s Saint Sebastian by Fernando Yáñez, a collaborator with Leonardo da Vinci, that gives remarkable insight into Yáñez’s process.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
But where a female-friendship show like Tuca & Bertie falls into the trap of presenting relatability at the expense of creativity, YOLO introduces a dynamic that is depraved, boozy, druggy, shaggy, and totally amoral.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Late Friday afternoon, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas Rebull issued a temporary restraining order barring Sarian from accessing or transferring funds from the bank accounts and from presenting himself as a representative of HSA.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Screens are good ways of presenting stories.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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The league had been offering more than 70% net revenue for the players.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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These black leggings fit the bill perfectly, offering superior stretch, softness, and sweat-wicking while still being low-key enough for your post-gym coffee run.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Opened in 2023 next to the University of Maryland campus, Little Blue Menu is a 100-seat restaurant that serves as a permanent test kitchen for introducing new menu items and experimenting with twists on tried-and-true favorites.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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And three months before introducing the new decree, Argentina’s right-wing president Javier Milei, an ally of prime minister Giorgia Meloni, was granted citizenship by descent on a state visit to Italy.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Friedman has also been attacked for pulling a Republican ballot in the 2012 primary election and donating to a GOP candidate the next year.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … STAR STRUCK — Bill Maher makes fun of guest for attending Kamala Harris rally, donating to her campaign.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The split-screen dynamic is giving Republicans an early glimpse of what could become the party’s defining 2028 divide — one that may ultimately hinge on how the war unfolds.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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District officials said Woodall was prohibited from volunteering on any campus in fall 2025 as soon as administrators became aware of the allegations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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For more information on volunteering or attending the workshop, visit the Lights Out DFW website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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According to Donchey, theater arts, one of three disciplines, along with music and dance, in the Performing Arts Department, has been staging performances for the past 13 years.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Vroman, a Natomas parent, was staging a sit-in at the district office with her son, chronicling her day via videos on her Instagram.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Since the war began, at least 11 tankers carrying gas bound for Europe have been rerouted to Asia, where buyers have outbid European rivals, Gillian Boccara, senior director of gas and power at commodities intelligence provider Kpler, told CNN earlier this week.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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